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The National Announces New Album With 'You Had Your Soul With You'

The lead single from I Am Easy To Find, due out May 17, is just about the loveliest thing, featuring vocals from Gail Ann Dorsey.
The National's new album <em>I Am Easy To Find </em>is due out May 17 on 4AD.

The announcement of a new album by can sometimes feel like a lesser holiday, because you've come to know what to expect: Matt Berninger's whiskey-soaked baritone, a pristinely-arranged instrumental. — isn't just about the loveliest thing, continuing to hone The National's tried-and-true ways into new modes of drama. It's the lead single from , due out May 17 on 4AD.

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