Laugh Track

AlbumSep 18 / 202312 songs, 59m 23s98%
Indie Rock Chamber Pop
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522

6.8 / 10

The National’s second album of 2023 extends its predecessor’s subdued mood and reclusive purview.

6.8 / 10

The National’s second album of 2023 extends its predecessor’s subdued mood and reclusive purview.

The band follow up April’s ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ with a surprise companion record that’s more immediate than its predecessor

8 / 10

Although Laugh Track is a somewhat flawed album, there’s no denying that The National seem to have returned to the kind of nocturnal, elemental rock that made them famous in the first place.

The band follow up April’s ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ with a surprise companion record that’s more immediate than its predecessor

8 / 10

Although Laugh Track is a somewhat flawed album, there’s no denying that The National seem to have returned to the kind of nocturnal, elemental rock that made them famous in the first place.

9.0 / 10

After several high-profile collaborations with the likes of Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, it sounds like the American quintet is starting to come back to life

9.0 / 10

After several high-profile collaborations with the likes of Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, it sounds like the American quintet is starting to come back to life

Matt Berninger ropes in old friends Bon Iver and Phoebe Bridgers for bullish surprise album

Matt Berninger ropes in old friends Bon Iver and Phoebe Bridgers for bullish surprise album

8 / 10

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8 / 10

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9 / 10

Born from a soundcheck in Vancouver, the tenth studio record from The National has arrived. The second half and closing chapter of a double album starting

9 / 10

Born from a soundcheck in Vancouver, the tenth studio record from The National has arrived. The second half and closing chapter of a double album starting

6.5 / 10

Laugh Track by The National album review by Ryan Meyer for Northern Transmissions. The band's full-length is now available via 4AD and DSPs

6.5 / 10

Laugh Track by The National album review by Ryan Meyer for Northern Transmissions. The band's full-length is now available via 4AD and DSPs

The existential conundrums of a cast of sad-sack characters – including a shattering Phoebe Bridgers collaboration – build up in dread and anxiety toward an intense, teeth-baring pay off

The existential conundrums of a cast of sad-sack characters – including a shattering Phoebe Bridgers collaboration – build up in dread and anxiety toward an intense, teeth-baring pay off

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69 %

Album Reviews: The National - Laugh Track

Album Reviews: The National - Laugh Track

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2.7 / 5

The National - Laugh Track review: Apology ha ha?

2.7 / 5

The National - Laugh Track review: Apology ha ha?

Album will be thrill for fans whose tastes veer towards fervid dynamics of old

Album will be thrill for fans whose tastes veer towards fervid dynamics of old

8 / 10

8 / 10