Cosmic America

Cosmic America’s deep dive into The National ends with a bang. Though it doesn’t have the grandiosity that the next two albums have, “Alligator” is almost certainly the most energetic and accessible listen in band’s catalogue. Two unforgettable songs bookend the album, with so many highlights in between that you might have forgotten about a couple. Galen and Alex touch on them all, discussing what makes this album so unforgettable. They pour a drink in honor of the narrator in “All the Wine” and toast the nine-part series on The National during this final episode of the bunch. Follow them on Twitter at @DoctorGC and @akmccarthy and let them know which bands you want them to tackle later and what you thought about The National series.