Music Monday
Late last week, much to my excitement, Sufjan Stevens released an amazing surprise EP called All Delighted People. I know he’s not for everyone, and he is a bit of an odd ball, but for me, he’s magical. The first time I heard Illinois, I was driving in my car in Seattle and “Casimir Pulaski Day” came on KEXP and I had to PULL OVER I was so excited about how beautiful it was. His music just reaches in and grabs something in me. All Delighted People is not as epic as Illinois, but it has its epic moments, and I’m really loving it. While I’m not a huge fan of Joanna Newsom’s Ys, the story-telling structure of some of the songs on this album reminds me of it a bit. The title song (possibly my favorite) clocks in almost at 12 minutes, another just over 17.
You can stream the whole album for free, or download it for only $5.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Hey, thanks SO much for sharing this! I love Sufjan and I had no idea about this EP
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August 23rd, 2010 at 2:30 pm
i looooooove his music.
John Wayne Gracy Jr is the best song on earth. so inspired so tragic and beautiful.
the extremely religious side of Sufjan Stevens bothers me a bit, but his music is exquisite.
thanks for the tips !
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August 23rd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Casimir Pulaski is a beautiful song (and my favorite) – it makes me tear up every time. I’m happy I’m not the only one who finds Sufjan ‘magical’ – great choice for music Monday!
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August 23rd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
joanna newsom is also in the collage!
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August 23rd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
wow, i had no idea! i will check this out. i love his music. did you hear he is beginning a new tour? unfortunately his show in michigan is sold out already. :(
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August 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Pamela, somehow I was totally unaware of that!! So sad, of course both NYC shows are sold out:(
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August 23rd, 2010 at 11:36 pm
i saw sufjan in concert my senior year of high school — “illinoise” may or may not have something to do with why i chose to go to college in IL. i am so happy he is making/releasing new music!
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August 24th, 2010 at 5:34 am
What a beautiful album! Thanks for sharing it! Otherwise I had never known…!
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August 24th, 2010 at 10:24 am
I was listening to this on Friday night when I was battling with an enormous spider in my kitchen. Imagine a spider COMING BACK TO LIFE at the 11 minute mark of the title track. Horrifying. (But the EP itself is splendid.)
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August 24th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I downloaded this a few days ago too! It’s so beautiful, and just so nice to hear something from him again after so long. I’ve missed him!
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August 24th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
oh please give joanna’s y’s a chance again. on a long, lonely drive in the night. it is gorgeous.
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August 24th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
i had a similar experience with Casimir Pulaski Day. when i heard it for the first time i think the world stopped. :)
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August 25th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Sufjan is AMAZING! love him.
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August 25th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
I think my heart stopped when I saw this post. New Sufjan!
Thanks!
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