John Darnielle's The Sunset Tree stands as one of the most celebrated albums in the Mountain Goats' catalog — a raw, deeply personal record that saw Darnielle trade fiction for harrowing autobiographical reflection. Originally released in 2005 on 4AD, the album's unflinching lyricism and emotionally charged songwriting earned it widespread critical acclaim and cemented Darnielle's reputation as one of indie rock's most compelling storytellers.
Now remastered at Abbey Road Studios for its 20th anniversary, The Sunset Tree has never sounded better, with this 2025 pressing offering a fresh sonic perspective on a genuinely timeless record. From the defiant anthem "This Year" to the devastating closer "Pale Green Things," the album's emotional depth rewards both longtime fans and those discovering the Mountain Goats for the first time.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: 4AD
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 10/17/2025
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TRACKS
A1. You Or Your Memory
A2. Broom People
A3. This Year
A4. Dilaudid
A5. Dance Music
A6. Dinu Lipatti's Bones
A7. Up The Wolves
B1. Lion's Teeth
B2. Hast Thou Considered The Tetrapod
B3. Magpie
B4. Song For Dennis Brown
B5. Love Love Love
B6. Pale Green Things
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