{"product_id":"the-national-the-virginia-ep","title":"The National : The Virginia Vinyl EP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe National made waves with their 2007 LP, Boxer.\u003c\/i\u003e It landed the Brooklyn based indie rock band on many critics year end list and earned them a spot touring with R.E.M. and Modest Mouse. \u003ci\u003eThe Virginia EP\u003c\/i\u003e and its Vincent Moon produced companion film \u003ci\u003eA Skin, A Night\u003c\/i\u003e helped to preserve the lasting effect of \u003ci\u003eBoxer\u003c\/i\u003e. The EP collects various demos, live takes and covers that serve as a window into the creative process of the band. They successfully rework the \u003ci\u003eNebraska\u003c\/i\u003e era Bruce Springsteen cut, \"Mansion on the Hill,\" and tackle Charlotte Martin's \"Without Permission\" with similar aplomb. Fans are treated to demos of \u003ci\u003eBoxer\u003c\/i\u003e standouts \"Tall Saint,\" \"Forever After Days\" and \"Rest of Years.\" The live material and radio sessions do not disappoint, either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Beggars Banquet 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by Michu Meszaros 01\/2013\u003c\/h6\u003e.","brand":"The National","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":269995848,"sku":"lp-5429","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/national-the-virginia-ep-12-vinyl-black-z-59d24bea.jpg?v=1759255604","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/products\/the-national-the-virginia-ep","provider":"turntablelab.sbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}