I tried to resist...

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.

Sufjan Stevens - Chicago

Comments

[chadwicksaid]

absolutely breathtaking album.. in top 5 - 2005 thus far.

[dave g.]

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.

[Joey]

I've listened to "Come on! Feel the Illinoise!" roughly 10,000 times in three days.

[drewo]

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.

[DrJimmy]

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.

[DrJimmy]

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.

[Jeff]

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.

[bob]

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