2009 triple vinyl LP pressing of this highly-anticipated charity album with profits benefitting the Red Hot Organization. Dark Was the Night began three years ago with a casual conversation between Aaron and Bryce Dessner of the National and John Carlin (Red Hot founder). in discussing the project, they agreed it made sense not to do a "theme" album per se; but something that showcased the best in independent music, with an emphasis on traditional themes played and arranged in a contemporary way, and on songwriting, which is the strength of many of the artists featured here. a total of 32 exclusive tracks have been recorded for the compilation including cuts from Dirty Projectors & David Byrne, Bon Iver, Feist & Ben Gibbard, the National, the Decemberists, Iron & Wine, Sufjan Stevens and many others.
Track List
[Disc 1]
Knotty Pine
Cello Song
Train Song
Brackett, WI
Deep Blue Sea
So Far Around The Bend
Tightrope
Feeling Good
Dark Was The Night
I Was Young When I Left Home
Big Red Machine
Happiness
Sleepless
Die
Service Bell
Blood
[Disc 2]
Well-Alright
Lenin
Mimizan
El Caporal
Inspiration Information
With A Girl Like You
Blood Pt 2
Hey, Snow White
Gentle Hour
Another Saturday
Amazing Grace
The Giant Of Illinois
Lua
When The Road Runs Out
Love vs. Porn
Protection
Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve.
Packaging
All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.
