The National shared another new song from their upcoming album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein. “Eucalyptus” has a music video directed by Chris Sgroi. The visual was shot at Long Pond by Sgroi and Matt Berninger’s brother, Tom. Check it out below.
In a press statement, Matt Berninger said of the new single: “‘Eucalyptus’ is about a couple dividing up their possessions after a breakup—like, ‘What are we going to do with the water? in the spring we get, what will happen to all these plants?’ It’s about all the little things you have to think about when you become connected to someone.
First Two Pages of Frankenstein is the band’s ninth studio album. The National previously opened the singles “New Order T-Shirt“and”Tropical Morning News,” co-written with lead singer Matt Berninger’s wife, Carin Besser. The band recently performed the latter song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The new LP arrives on April 28 and features guest contributions from Taylor Swift, Sufjan Stevens, and Phoebe Bridgers.
The National will start at long tour in support of the album this spring, touring North America and Europe. The band will stay on the road until October. Opening acts included Patti Smith, Soccer Mommy, the Beths, and Bartees Strange.
Repeat the “The National’s Matt Berninger on the Music That Made Him.”