The National Look Back on the Past on New Single “New Order T-Shirt”

It’s the second single from their forthcoming album First Two Pages of Frankenstein, which arrives April 28 via 4AD.

The National Look Back on the Past on New Single “New Order T-Shirt”

It’s the second single from their forthcoming album First Two Pages of Frankenstein, which arrives April 28 via 4AD.

Words: Margaret Farrell

Photo: Josh Goleman

February 23, 2023

Today, The National shared the second single ahead of their forthcoming album First Two Pages of Frankenstein, which is out April 28 via 4AD. "New Order T-Shirt" is a gentle reminder of past moments as we grasp at those we love to keep them close.

“To me the line ‘I keep what I can of you’ means something about everyone I’ve ever known or loved,” Aaron Dessner shared in a press statement. “There’s a simplicity to ‘New Order T-Shirt’ that reminds me of our earlier records, but with the full maturity and experience we have now. It feels like a really important song for the future of our band.” 

Listen to "New Order T-Shirt" below.