So Long Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 When I first heard Sufjan Stevens' Illinoise! album, I was floored. I thought it was great, a little excessive, but great. And I was intrigued and thrilled that he would be making an album for all 50 states (or so he said), now that promise is becoming more of a threat. He's very prolific, which is a good thing, but there is just too much music!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 i got tired of illinoise pretty quick, though i'll listen to some of it now that you mention it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 What else has he released? THe Illinoise b-sides and the christmas thing? Anything else since Illinoise? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muller Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Nope Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owl Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 The Christmas album, although 5 CDs only clocks in at around 2 hours, if I remember correctly. That said, I could never get into Illinoise. There were a couple of good songs, the rest just annoyed the hell out of me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 This guy has 48 states to go. I don't know why he is getting sidetracked with this Christmas stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dannygutters Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 The christmas box is a compilation of the last 5 christmas EPs that he made for limited release and friends and family. I wouldn't really call it a singular project anymore than any other box set. Beisdes, what's wrong with prolific if it's somone you like? Zappa's large catalogue to me is the gift that keeps on giving. Anyway, I really liked sufjan's earlier 2 albums Michigan and Seven Swans. He's a studied oboist and pretty talanted arranger. It's good to see that different prospective in pop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Is there a more relaxing song than "Predatory Wasp"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Is there a more relaxing song than "Predatory Wasp"? I just started trying to fingerpick that tune. Love it. Not an easy song to play for a scrub like me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I just started trying to fingerpick that tune. Love it. Not an easy song to play for a scrub like me. I wouldn't know where to start, but I'm the suck at the guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I can't wait until Delaware! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Genevieve Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 i got tired of illinoise pretty quick, though i'll listen to some of it now that you mention it. I took about 3/4 of Illinoise off my iPod recently. He's talented, but he's just so precious. That said, "Casimir Pulaski Day" is an amazing song and gets me choked up every time I hear it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I think one good song per state sounds like a nice doable 50 song album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I don't care what all the naysayers say, I saw Sufjan live this October and it was one of the most beautiful things I've ever been a wittiness too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I don't care what all the naysayers say, I saw Sufjan live this October and it was one of the most beautiful things I've ever been a wittiness too.Amen. Butterfly wings and all. It was gorgeous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMaker Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I often wonder if the naysayers even buy into what they're saying. If I see the word "precious" juxtaposed with Sufjan one more time, I might just lose my shit for good. That one really went viral fast, didn't it? And besides, who cares if he brings a light touch to his stuff? Are you that frustrated with the guy's relative originality that you have to attempt to convince yourself that his entire approach to songwriting is a liability and not an asset? If you're that bothered by it, fine, just accept that his style of pop music isn't for you and get over it, already. Let me guess: you also think Pet Sounds is overrated! Hey, it's cool. Seriously, we get it. We just don't tend to agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Genevieve Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 If you're that bothered by it, fine, just accept that his style of pop music isn't for you and get over it, already. Let me guess: you also think Pet Sounds is overrated! Hey, it's cool. Seriously, we get it. We just don't tend to agree. :rotfl Pot, meet kettle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H to the ickle Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I can't wait until Delaware! "I'm in Delaware, look at me. I'm in Delaware." /waynesworld I kind of burnt myself out on Sufjan awhile ago and have yet to apply aloe to those burns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 "I'm in Delaware, look at me. I'm in Delaware." /waynesworld oh, and fwiw, i love sufjan... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 he got boring very quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheelco Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 he got boring very quickly.yeh, kind of agree I liked Illinoise but I just don't find myself listening to it much now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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