Sufjan Stevens

[The NZA]

i don't know a thing about him, so you should check wiki for that. i think he got most of his exposure off of little miss sunshine? anyway, his music is beautiful though, so listen:

 

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NPR is hosting his new album, The Age of Adz - i'm only a few tracks in, and it's really good so far. listen.

[Maldron]

Oh good, his new album's out.

 

You didn't know about him? Classy.

 

[The NZA]

i don't know what he eats for dinner, but i know of his music. if i didn't, why would i make a thread?

 

got about halfway through the new one, ended up more a mixed bag for me but i'll post back upon completion. link to NPR's still good.

[the division of joy]

Got into him at the tail end of last year and have been keen ever since.

 

Illinois is probably one of the best albums I've listened to recently, and one of my most listened to on the iPod.

[CaterpillarScheme]

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Probably one of my favorite songs of his. He has a beautiful voice. I don't know what else to say, really. Snow Patrol talked about him in one of their songs; they are not as good as he is.

Edited September 29, 2010 by CaterpillarScheme

[CaterpillarScheme]

Also, that first video with the doll was hilarious and horrific.

[the division of joy]

The Age of Adz. Free. Download. DO IT NOW.

[The NZA]

Illin Noise! The Sufjan Stevens Remix Album

 

just finished with this, enjoyable almost the whole way through.

[Mr. Hakujin]

^^+1 for that. The remix was ok, but even better it made me dust off the original and reminded me how awesome "Chicago" is as a track.

[The NZA]

 

01 Death With Dignity

02 Should Have Known Better

03 All of Me Wants All of You

04 Drawn to the Blood

05 Fourth of July

06 The Only Thing

07 Carrie & Lowell

08 Eugene

09 John My Beloved

10 No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross

11 Blue Bucket of Gold

 

first single: