National - Cherry Tree EP (Abbey Road Remaster)

2004's Cherry Tree EP was released a year before The National broke through the mainstream with their third album Alligator. The thrilling record features collection of delicate ballads and anthemic crowd-pleasers, perfectly summing up what The National do best in under 30 minutes.

Now a firm fan-favourite, among "Cherry Tree"'s While the EP might only be seven tracks, it features many fan favourites like "About Today" and "All The Wine", plus a thrilling live version of "Murder Me Rachael" that is a reminder of the band's fearsome early live performances. Cherry Tree can be seen as the record that marks the moment when The National had truly found themselves, a bridge from what went before to a band ready to conquer the world.

Remastered at Abbey Road Studios, this 2021 edition stays faithful to its original artwork while the stunning new master helps make it sound as vital as ever, further emphasizing the early signs of the sound that would go on to make them one of the finest and most beloved alternative bands of their generation.

Heavyweight vinyl produced by 4AD in 2021. Remastered by Christian Wright at Abbey Road Studios.