Released: 17/10/25
Released in 2005, The Sunset Tree marked a career-defining moment for John Darnielle and The Mountain Goats—an unflinching yet redemptive portrait of his turbulent youth. Recorded with John Vanderslice and longtime collaborators, the album stands out as one of Darnielle’s most personal works, its 13 songs drawn largely from his own life. Now, twenty years later, it returns as a 2025 Abbey Road Remaster with original artwork and a new vinyl-only OBI strip, reaffirming its place as one of the band’s most powerful and enduring records.