The National rocks out on Rhapsody, preps for tour

Recently, the band behind Paste’s top record of 2007 quietly released a live EP to remind those not in the know just what they are missing. The National's latest, titled Rhapsody Rocks NYC, was released exclusively via online music retailer Rhapsody. (And really, it would have been in bad taste to release it on iTunes with a title like that.) The EP features four songs from the band's last album, Boxer, recorded during the CMJ Music Marathon.

Aside from a live EP, fans will get another chance to experience The National in person. As previously reported, the band of brotherly love will hit a few music festivals in late spring, then support Modest Mouse and R.E.M. for some summer jaunts.

Rhapsody Rocks NYC track list:
Mistaken for Strangers
Brainy
Slow Show
Fake Empire