The National "Alligator" 2023-04-21 "We are four guys who

"We are four guys who love to play music and be spontaneous

it was seen by many as the band's big move toward the grunge market

and real drums

strengthened from a decade together

released on July 4

The National "Alligator" 2023-04-21 "We are four guys whoAlligator is the third studio album by American indie rock band The National, released on April 12, 2005 on Beggars Banquet. Recorded and produced by Peter Katis and Paul Mahajan, the album brought The National critical acclaim and increased their fanbase significantly. Alligator appeared on many year end top 10 lists, including Uncut and Planet Sound, both of which ranked it as the number two album of 2005. Pitchfork ranked Alligator at number 40 in