I missed this one initially when it came out in February, but better late than never: While The Bird and the Bee have been working towards an album that may see the light of day this year, a new track surfaced on the “Endless Love” soundtrack, featuring additional vocals from The National’s Matt Berninger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IULpj5bQbAE

“All Our Endless Love” has the hallmarks of Greg Kurstin’s production, but Berninger’s vocals elevate this to something a bit more special. The piano-driven track captures a beautiful mood, and Inara George’s vocals make a welcome return.

Meanwhile, Berninger’s somewhat sullen vocals remind me a bit of the duet Kylie Minogue did with Nick Cave, “Where the Wild Roses Grow,” which had a dark-sounding tenor to it although for a much different reason.

If this is a first sample of what to expect on their next album, I can’t wait. Check out the YouTube video near the top of this post to take a listen.