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Sufjan Steven's melodies will absorb into your girlfriends body and theres nothing she can do about beware when listening with her because sufjan Steven's will float into your bedroom and seduce your baby momma and you'll wake up alone with only his cd to soothe your soul
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This album is one of the most cohesive and ingenious things to come out post 2000. Even the tracks that are short serve a pupose, they are acurately titled. And the songs themselves are very beautiful and melodically fantastic. The album does become a little flouncy at times but it's not too over the top, i just see it as Sufjan showing a little more of his outgoing personality. "Chicago", the single from the album, is one of the best singles to hit the market since "Maps" by the Yeah, Yeah, Yeah's. I would say that anyone who respects music and enjoys hearing innovative new things should pick this one up.
A friend of mine recently introduced me to Sufjan's album, Illinois. After hearing just two or three tracks, I was really impressed by the quality of the music and promptly bought the cd. I have not been disappointed. There is not one song that I dislike (an uncommon occurrence). Sufjan Stevens' music is fresh and catchy--however, the lyrics have substance. This music is not fluff, but it is still fun. I am making a point of introducing other people to this album. The responses have thus far been very positive.
I had read other reviews for this CD that were quite positive. I am into checking out new artists and material that I haven't heard. This is not a rockin' effort, but a mellow performance. The references to places and characters in Illinois are interesting. After first listens I didn't get the hype, but this did grow on me with further spins.
22 mellow, melancholy, mysterious tunes from the amazingly prolific Sufjan. I like everything he's done but I believe Illinois is his finest project. Great artwork and backing by Danielson and the fam are an added plus. 4 Stars.