The National release Rome, the definitive live document of the band in performance. Recorded at the architecturally stunning venue Cavea of the Auditorium Parco Della Musica Ennio Morricone.
The 21-track double LP showcases scintillating versions of the band’s most beloved songs, plus sharpened readings of recent tracks, and marked by rarities; reflecting how the band changes setlists significantly from night to night to cast fresh light on hidden gems from the catalogue.
Mixed by longtime collaborator Peter Katis, Rome spans the band’s 20-plus years of songwriting and reveals how each song has taken on a new life in live performance. “You have to see this band live” is often said about The National, and now, Rome is the next best thing to actually being there.
To celebrate the release of Rome, The National invited fans to submit footage of their performances across the band’s 25 years of touring. The National will be releasing a full-length special music video for the new live album, comprised entirely of fan content – the video will go live at 5am Saturday 14 December below.
Listen / purchase Rome here.
