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The National: This Is the Last Time

Tired and sleep deprived after the birth of his daughter, Aaron Dessner of The National shuffled into his studio and wrote beautifully visceral songs for their new album.

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By Ariana Morgenstern • Jun 13, 2013 • 4m Listen

Tired and sleep deprived after the birth of his daughter, Aaron Dessner of

The National shuffled into his studio and wrote beautifully visceral songs for their new album,

Trouble Will Find Me. Today's Top Tune is one of them

, "

This Is the Last Time."

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    Executive Producer, Music Department & Today's Top Tune

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