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Old 03-14-2004, 09:14 PM   #1
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Anyone heard of this guy, I just got copy of his album "Songs from Michigan, the great lakes state" from a friend. Its incredible.
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Old 03-14-2004, 09:29 PM   #2
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I don't know him yet, but I bullied a fan of mine into sending me a song, so I'll tell you later what I think of it.
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Old 03-15-2004, 12:43 AM   #3
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i am a sufjan stevens fan. anyone who can do a beautiful thematic musical tribute to michigan is okay in my book (even though i've never actually been to michigan, personally)


i was reading on his label's site that he plans to do a concept album about each of the fifty states. i can't wait to see what poetic things he can say about north dakota.


"for the widows in paradise; for the fatherless in ypsilanti" (track 3) is probably my favorite track thusfar.
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Old 03-16-2004, 07:17 AM   #4
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his new album "seven swans" is okay... it comes out next week i think
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Old 07-24-2005, 04:05 PM   #5
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there's a really nice sufjan stevens song available for download from filter

it's a sad song, but i really like it. you can also hear him play it live on kcrw's morning becomes eclectic, he did a session there some time ago and it's available online.
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Old 07-24-2005, 05:48 PM   #6
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Old 07-24-2005, 06:38 PM   #7
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There are a number of threads on Sufjan Stevens on this very forum. Here's one: http://www.eskimofriends.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=8494

And yeah, he kicks ass. The latest album is fantastic.
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Old 07-25-2005, 02:12 PM   #8
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recently heard some of his stuff on da radio..WOW
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Old 07-28-2005, 01:32 PM   #9
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A friend of mine sent me Illinois a few weeks ago. I loved it.
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Old 08-04-2005, 11:25 PM   #10
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i am a sufjan stevens fan. anyone who can do a beautiful thematic musical tribute to michigan is okay in my book (even though i've never actually been to michigan, personally)


i was reading on his label's site that he plans to do a concept album about each of the fifty states. i can't wait to see what poetic things he can say about north dakota.


"for the widows in paradise; for the fatherless in ypsilanti" (track 3) is probably my favorite track thusfar.
I live in Ypsilanti.

Sufjan is amazing, Illinoise is just as good as Michigan, if not better, I can't wait to hear more from him.
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Old 08-10-2005, 04:31 PM   #11
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i just heard illinois for the first time. i hope that he follows through with the project because his music is definitely some of the more interesting that i've heard lately.
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Old 08-10-2005, 08:05 PM   #12
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You realise of course that at an aveage of an album a year he'll finish when he's 78.

Whats there to say about South Dakota? I bet he'll be strecthed and have a 4 song cycle called "Washington's Face, ", "Lincoln's face", "Jefferson's Face", "Roosevelt's Face"
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Old 08-10-2005, 09:08 PM   #13
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78 is a bit old... i think if he manages to stick to the state project he could probably do two a year. although i loved seven swans, so i guess as long as he continues to put out music i won't complain.
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Old 08-30-2005, 10:05 PM   #14
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I've still not heard any of his music, but have taken advice from good friends and bought a ticket to see him live in London.
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Old 09-01-2005, 11:28 PM   #15
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i've downloaded the mp3 from filter and i really like that song! I'll definitely check out more of him!
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Old 09-03-2005, 07:49 PM   #16
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finally people are starting to listen to him, i've been trying for ages now to get my friends into him, didnt work.
i knew the eskimos wouldnt let me down.
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Old 09-03-2005, 07:51 PM   #17
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oh lord, i just realised how long ago this thread was started!
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Old 09-04-2005, 03:23 AM   #18
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You realise of course that at an aveage of an album a year he'll finish when he's 78.

Whats there to say about South Dakota? I bet he'll be strecthed and have a 4 song cycle called "Washington's Face, ", "Lincoln's face", "Jefferson's Face", "Roosevelt's Face"
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Old 09-04-2005, 05:15 AM   #19
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a friend just sent me a song of his called chicago and i loved it he's pretty good
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Old 09-28-2005, 11:12 AM   #20
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Old 12-08-2005, 06:37 AM   #21
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yes, it's bloody briliant. samuelle, i love your avatar.
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Old 04-08-2006, 07:10 PM   #22
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Great news for everyone that loved 'Come On Feel The Illinoise!' as much as I did:
Sufjan Stevens is releasing a new album with 21 outtakes from the Illiniose sessions as it was originally intended to be a double album:

http://www.asthmatickitty.com/news.php?newsID=57

http://www.asthmatickitty.com/music.php?releaseID=50 - track listing
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Old 04-08-2006, 08:55 PM   #23
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The next album is out in July, right? I forget which state it is.
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Old 04-08-2006, 09:13 PM   #24
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another great song of Sufjan Stevens: To Be Alone with you (on the album "seven swan", great one) : just magic!!!
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Old 04-09-2006, 01:14 PM   #25
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Im a big fan of Sufjan Stevens aswell.. I have two of his albums, Illinois and Seven swans. The title track for seven swans, i have to say is incredible. And I would also highly recommend 'The Seers Tower' from Illinois.. Great stuff
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