| Artist Sufjan Stevens |
| Format LP, Album, Reissue |
| Genre Rock, Stage & Screen, Pop |
| Styles Indie Pop, Theme, Folk Rock |
| Label Asthmatic Kitty Records, Sounds Familyre |
| Category Brand new album |
| Product code 0656605892610 |
| Seller Muzika1.lt 5.0 |
This is a brand new vinyl record, factory sealed in its original packaging.
Illinois by Sufjan Stevens, released on June 30, 2005, is a landmark album that merges indie folk and orchestral pop. This critically acclaimed work features notable tracks such as "Come On! Feel The Illinoise! Part I: The World's Columbian Exposition Part II: Carl Sandburg Visits Me In A Dream," "Jacksonville," "Decatur, Or, Round Of Applause For Your Stepmother!," and the iconic "Chicago." The album showcases Stevens' intricate storytelling and lush arrangements, capturing the essence of the American Midwest.
Sufjan Stevens, an influential figure in the indie music scene, is known for his eclectic style and thematic albums, often exploring personal and historical narratives. Illinois is a prime example of his ability to weave together various musical influences, earning him a dedicated following and critical praise.
This vinyl edition comes as a 2xLP in a gatefold sleeve, offering an immersive listening experience. The album's rich production and thoughtful compositions make it a must-have for collectors and fans alike.
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Tracks
A2 The Black Hawk War, Or, How To Demolish An Entire Civilization And Still Feel Good About Yourself In The Morning, Or, We Apologize For The Inconvenience But You're Going To Have To Leave Now, Or, "I Have Fought The Big Knives And Will Continue To Fight Them Until They Are Off Our Lands!"
A4 John Wayne Gacy, Jr.
A5 Jacksonville
A6 A Short Reprise For Mary Todd, Who Went Insane, But For Very Good Reasons
B7 Decatur, Or, Round Of Applause For Your Stepmother!
B8 One Last "Whoo-Hoo!" For The Pullman
B9 Go! Chicago! Go! Yeah!
B10 Casimir Pulaski Day
B11 To The Workers Of The Rock River Valley Region, I Have An Idea Concerning Your Predicament, And It Involves Tube Socks, A Paper Airplane, And Twenty-Two Able-Bodied Men
C12 The Man Of Metropolis Steals Our Hearts
C13 Prairie Fire That Wanders About
C14 A Conjunction Of Drones Simulating The Way In Which Sufjan Stevens Has An Existential Crisis In The Great Godfrey Maze
C15 The Predatory Wasp Of The Palisades Is Out To Get Us!
C16 They Are Night Zombies!! They Are Neighbors!! They Have Come Back From The Dead!! Ahhhh!
C17 Let's Hear That String Part Again, Because I Don't Think They Heard It All The Way Out In Bloomington-Normal
C18 In This Temple As In The Hearts Of Man For Whom He Saved The Earth
D19 The Seer's Tower
D21 Riffs And Variations On A Single Note For Jelly Roll, Earl Hines, Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodds, And The King Of Swing, To Name A Few
D22 Out Of Egypt, Into The Great Laugh Of Mankind, And I Shake The Dirt From My Sandals As I Run
D23 The Avalanche