This special edition B-sides of sorts is called "Of Epic Proportions" and is a closing thought to our record released this past August 2010, "The Disaster."  It is only available digitally, accompanied by a large screen printed poster, designed by yours truly. 

A little thought about each track:

Howling at the Moon// This is one of our new favorites to play live with layers of vocals and the thought of a werewolf being chased by the sun. It has a hint of the Orient with a hammer dulcimer played by our violinist Ben and wind chimes played by our booking agent and friend Jay Williams.

God and Me REMIX!!// As a team we put the opening song of our last record, God and Me, in a blender and poured out the goodness in a completely new tray. We love experimenting with braking up former melodies and creating tension using a new spin on elements that were once familiar to the listener. 

Animal// One of the first songs we wrote as a band. We love the gang vocals at the end of this one. It is sassy while exploring the world of a woman's need to be known. 

Casualty// Formerly called "Soldier Boy," we really explored new avenues with this one while we were in the studio. It expresses the hurt of a soldier away fighting a war and a mother's heart about the matter. Symbolic of living in a world that makes it easy to wonder what we are doing here, and where is God in it all.

Little Baby Sister// This is an acoustic song that reminds Kelsey and Gabe of the early years of the Kopecky Family Band. Sitting around with acoustic guitars and harmonizing in an open room to hear the organic echo of tile and wood floors. It's sweet and simple.

Little Baby Sister

Produced/Engineered by Michael Belsar in a Speed Boat
Mixed by Alex Markwell also in a Speed Boat
Mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering in Los Angeles, CA

Dreams

parenthetical girls - careful who you dance with (xiu xiu remix)

Mexican Summer co-founder Keith Abrahamsson’s “Pop-In@Nordstrom Goes Poolside” playlist.

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Weyes Blood - Hang On

"Rylan" is a wonderful, wonderful track that The National has performed but never released a studio recording of. I'm posting this here since there isn't another SoundCloud link of which I'm aware. Enjoy!

Rylan – The National

a song to feel and dream of memories you haven't even had yet. enjoy ;)

Unknown Album

Sodus- Cemeteries

Slip Away - Perfume Genius

The Saxophones re-imagine the Angelo Badalamenti & David Lynch classic, Just You. 
Taken from the 7" single "Aloha / Just You" out now. Buy here: http://hyperurl.co/alohasingle

The Saxophones - Just You

The Shins - Goodbye Girl

This Is The Day (The The)

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