‘The Cherry Trees Are Still In Blossom’ is a re-recording of Jens Lekman’s 2005 compilation ‘Oh You’re So Silent Jens’, which was a collection of three EPs (2003’s ‘Maple Leaves’ plus 2004’s ‘Rocky Dennis In Heaven’ and ‘Julie’) plus a handful of other esoterica.
On The Cherry Trees, two of Lekman’s best-loved early breakout singles are completely reimagined – ‘Maple Leaves’ as a tender ballad burnished with warm strings; tragi-comic illegal taxi ride to oblivion ‘Black Cab’ in two different versions, a handsome full band pop song and a gentle acoustic lullaby.