Cherry Tree EP: Vinyl LP Flamin' Groovies 2011’s Violet Cries and 2013’s

2011’s Violet Cries and 2013’s Wash the Sins Not Only The Face —both released on Matador Records —offered gothic

with many critics praising its innovative sound and thought-provoking themes

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

never to be released – either physically or digitally – except in the Japan (where the band has always enjoyed huge popularity)

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Cherry Tree EP: Vinyl LP Flamin' Groovies 2011’s Violet Cries and 2013’sReleased a year before The National broke through with their third album Alligator, 2004s Cherry Tree EP is a thrilling record which thanks to its collection of delicate ballads and anthemic crowd pleasers sums up what they do best in under 30 minutes. Now a firm fan favourite, among Cherry Trees seven tracks are now National classics About Today and All The Wine, plus a thrilling live version of Murder Me Rachael that reminds of the bands fearsome