Boxer

Boxer is the fourth studio album by Brooklyn-based indie rock band The National. It was released on May 22, 2007 by Beggars Banquet Records. The album features a guest performance by Sufjan Stevens on "Ada" and "Racing Like a Pro"[1] and backing vocals by Marla Hansen.[2] Following its release, it debuted at number 68 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 9,500 copies in its first week.[3] The song "Slow Show" contains lyrics from the band's song "29 Years," first found on their self-titled debut album.

Track listing

 * 1) Fake Empire – 3:25
 * 2) Mistaken for Strangers – 3:30
 * 3) Brainy – 3:18
 * 4) Squalor Victoria – 2:59
 * 5) Green Gloves – 3:39
 * 6) Slow Show – 4:08
 * 7) Apartment Story – 3:32
 * 8) Start a War – 3:16
 * 9) Guest Room – 3:18
 * 10) Racing Like a Pro – 3:24
 * 11) Ada – 4:03
 * 12) Gospel – 4:29
 * 13) Blank State (iTunes Bonus Track)
 * 14) Santa Clara (iTunes Bonus Track)

Additional Musicians

 * Tim Albright (trombone)
 * Thomas Bartlett (keyboards)
 * Carin Besser (vocals)
 * CJ Camerieri (trumpet)
 * Rachael Elliott (bassoon)
 * Pauline De Lassus (vocals)
 * Marla Hansen (vocals)
 * Ha-Yang Kim (cello)
 * Padma Newsome (viola, violin, organ)
 * Sara Phillips (clarinet)
 * Alex Sopp (flute)
 * Sufjan Stevens (piano: "Racing Like a Pro", "Ada")
 * Jeb Wallace (French horn)

Orchestration by Padma Newsome. Additional Arrangements by Aaron and Bryce Dessner