Watch The National Dust Off ‘Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers’ Cut For 1st Time In 17 Years

The National’s European Fall Tour rolled into Spain on Wednesday. The concert at Madrid’s WiZink Center saw the band dusting off “Slipping Husband” for the first time in 17 years.

The bust out came roughly halfway through the group’s 29-song concert. “Slipping Husband” appears on The National’s 2003 sophomore album Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers. The record marked the first with multi-instrumentalist Bryce Dessner, twin brother of the band’s Aaron Dessner, as a full-time member.

The National had not played the Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers cut since October 26, 2006 in Washington D.C. As the band broke out the song there was an audible reaction from the crowd. Frontman Matt Berninger then lead the way through the tune in his trademark baritone alongside driving complimentary guitar work from the Dessner brothers.

Watch The National dust off “Slipping Husband” in Madrid below:

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The National kicked off their set with “Once Upon A Poolside” off their April 2023 album The First Two Pages Of Frankenstein. The band performed four more tracks off the record including “Eucalyptus,” “Tropic Morning News” “Alien” and “Grease in Your Hair.”

The National also had four tracks from their recently-released surprise album Laugh Track on tap: “Deep End (Paul’s in Pieces),” “Laugh Track, “Smoke Detector” and “Space Invader.” Additional favorites performed in Madrid included “Bloodbuzz Ohio,” “I Need My Girl” and “Light Years.” The concert came to a close with “Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks.”

The National’s European Tour continues tonight in Porto, Portugal. The band returns to the U.S for a Southwestern jaunt in November. Check out their full tour routing below:

Setlist

Source: JamBase.com