For some reason I didn't think I'd like Sufjan's new album. I never bothered to download the leak when it first came out, just kind of figured I'd ignore it. Not really sure why.
Well, after hearing a few tracks on KEXP, I caved. Of course, it's as good as everybody says. It's a long and sweeping collection of songs, and I haven't really had the chance to take it all in yet, but I love everything I've listened to so far.
This song Chicago, in particular, really grabbed me. I'm having a hard time getting to the rest of the album because every time I put it on, I just wanna go back and listen to this over and over again. So great.
absolutely breathtaking album.. in top 5 - 2005 thus far.
Posted by: chadwicksaid | June 30, 2005 at 11:14 AM
Fantastic record. Chicago is clearly one of the better tunes, but Jacksonville, Casimir Pulaski Day, and John Wayne Gacy Jr. are all nearly as good.
Posted by: dave g. | June 30, 2005 at 12:04 PM
I've listened to "Come on! Feel the Illinoise!" roughly 10,000 times in three days.
Posted by: Joey | June 30, 2005 at 12:19 PM
Also add "The Man of Metropolis Steals Our Hearts" as another instant classic on this new disc. "Illinois" is shaping as one of the Album's of the Year.
Posted by: drewo | June 30, 2005 at 02:54 PM
My fave of the year so far. Tons of great songs. But I suggest getting into the habit of playing it all the way through.
Hearing all the tracks in order--including the interludes--make for an amazing, epic journey. It's like a movie.
Posted by: DrJimmy | June 30, 2005 at 05:17 PM
My fave of the year so far. Tons of great songs. But I suggest getting into the habit of playing it all the way through.
Hearing all the tracks in order--including the interludes--make for an amazing, epic journey. It's like a movie.
Posted by: DrJimmy | June 30, 2005 at 05:17 PM
I know. I've tried listening all the way through...I really want to do it like that cause i can tell that's the kind of album it is. I just haven't had the time to really sit back and devote my attention to it. Soon I hope.
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Posted by: bob | May 09, 2008 at 07:50 AM
My fave of the year so far. Tons of great songs. But I suggest getting into the habit of playing it all the way through.
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