First Two Pages of Frankenstein is the ninth studio album by American indie rock band The National. It was released on April 28, 2023 by 4AD. The album was produced by The National at Long Pond studio in upstate New York and features guest appearances from Sufjan Stevens, Phoebe Bridgers, and Taylor Swift.
This record to me – and to all of us – feels like the culmination of everything we’ve learned. Aesthetically, we are really proud of where it sits. We sound more like ourselves maybe than we did in recent times.
–Bryce Dessner via NME
Yes, Apple Music features an animated artwork for this release.