‘The Sunset Tree’, the third album by The Mountain Goats – John Darnielle’s project – on 4AD, is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year. Released in 2005, the record is deeply intimate, with the musician exploring key moments from his tumultuous life. Recorded with producer John Vanderslice in California, and featuring contributions from Peter Hughes (bass, backing vocals, guitar), Franklin Bruno (piano, guitar), Erik Friedlander (cello), Alex DeCarville (drums) and Scott Scolter (keyboards), ‘The Sunset Tree’ is the most cohesive and rewarding album in The Mountain Goats’ very extensive discography.