The National have announced the release of their upcoming live album, Rome, set to drop on December 13 through 4AD. Recorded at their June 3, 2024, performance at the Cavea at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone in Rome, the 21-track album captures the band’s raw live energy with no overdubs. Mixed by Peter Katis, Rome offers an authentic live experience.
As a preview of the release, The National has shared four live versions of fan favorites: “I Need My Girl,” “Lemonworld,” “The Geese of Beverly Road,” and “Lit Up.” These tracks showcase the band’s signature melancholy sound with added live intensity.
The National has been touring in support of their 2023 albums First Two Pages of Frankenstein and Laugh Track, currently hitting the road with The War on Drugs for the Zen Diagram Tour.
With Rome, The National continues to highlight their unique ability to translate studio magic into captivating live performances. Get ready for the full release on December 13 and check out the preview tracks available now.
Rome Tracklist:
1. Runaway
2. Eucalyptus
3. Tropic Morning News
4. New Order T-Shirt
5. Don’t Swallow the Cap
6. Bloodbuzz Ohio
7. The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness
8. I Need My Girl
9. Lemonworld
10. The Geese of Beverly Road
11. Lit Up
12. Alien
13. Humiliation
14. Murder Me Rachael
15. England
16. Graceless
17. Fake Empire
18. Smoke Detector
19. Mr. November
20. Terrible Love
21. Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks