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Title: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Dry then Catch on June 01, 2006, 12:18:38 PM

Come On! Feel The Illinoise!

The term indie rock gets thrown around too much and same with the whole pretty-boy folky singer songwriter.

I have to say Sufjan Stevens transcends all that with his acoustic guitar, piano, alto sax, electric bass, drums, banjo, Wurlitzer, flute, accordion, glockenspiel and sings songs about zombies, prayer, Abe Lincoln, serial killers and is still simple, approachable and likeable music. Yet its not some gimmick comedy album, nor even written with the levity of They Might Be Giants.

has anyone else heard him yet?

He plans on making a CD for every state in the Union. he has michigan and illinois thus far.

I have to say every artist the legitimate review side of The Onion has pimped, has been awesome thus far.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009R1T7M/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_k2a_1_txt/002-6546152-0856832?%5Fencoding=UTF8
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001F7U9S/ref=pd_sim_m_2/002-6546152-0856832?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=5174

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Beefy on June 01, 2006, 12:29:06 PM

I have heard nothing but good buzz about this dude for well over a year now. I just haven't heard his music yet.

He gets name dropped on the new Snow Patrol CD.

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Dry then Catch on June 01, 2006, 12:37:34 PM

I knew YOU would be the first person to reply. I think its right up your alley. I only have the MP3s but I will rip and dump them when I buy the CD. I just started listening to his stuff last week.

All the reviews make him sound like its weird music based on the subject matter, lyrics and such. And it sort of is, but its also instantly likable, simple and easy to understand.

interview.

http://www.avclub.com/content/node/23410

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Miss Molly on June 01, 2006, 02:44:41 PM

They play a ton of his stuff on the local college radio station here, and have been doing so for well over a year now. I'm pretty familiar with it.

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Bishamonten on June 01, 2006, 06:04:20 PM

I own Welcome to Illinoise, Seven Swans, and Greetings from Michigan all three are top notch albums.

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Jessie on June 02, 2006, 12:28:57 PM

Has anyone dumped any yet?

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Dry then Catch on June 07, 2006, 02:15:51 AM

Quote from: Jessie on June 02, 2006, 12:28:57 PM
Has anyone dumped any yet?

Just bought Come on Feel the Illinoise today and am currently dumping it.

ITS FRIGGIN HUGE, PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN AND RESPOND BACK GEEZ

hey bish can you rip Seven Swans

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Bishamonten on June 07, 2006, 07:01:30 AM

Quote from: CatchrNdRy on June 07, 2006, 02:15:51 AM
Quote from: Jessie on June 02, 2006, 12:28:57 PM
Has anyone dumped any yet?

Just bought Come on Feel the Illinoise today and am currently dumping it.

ITS FRIGGIN HUGE, PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN AND RESPOND BACK GEEZ

hey bish can you rip Seven Swans

I'll try to get that done today.

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Beefy on June 07, 2006, 07:07:52 AM

Quote from: Bishamonten on June 07, 2006, 07:01:30 AM
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on June 07, 2006, 02:15:51 AM
Quote from: Jessie on June 02, 2006, 12:28:57 PM
Has anyone dumped any yet?

Just bought Come on Feel the Illinoise today and am currently dumping it.

ITS FRIGGIN HUGE, PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN AND RESPOND BACK GEEZ

hey bish can you rip Seven Swans

I'll try to get that done today.

Lies!

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Bishamonten on June 07, 2006, 07:56:32 AM

Quote from: Beefy on June 07, 2006, 07:07:52 AM
Quote from: Bishamonten on June 07, 2006, 07:01:30 AM
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on June 07, 2006, 02:15:51 AM
Quote from: Jessie on June 02, 2006, 12:28:57 PM
Has anyone dumped any yet?

Just bought Come on Feel the Illinoise today and am currently dumping it.

ITS FRIGGIN HUGE, PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN AND RESPOND BACK GEEZ

hey bish can you rip Seven Swans

I'll try to get that done today.

Lies!

Shhh, it took time to mock up these pictures of my cock to look like mp3s! You're going to ruin the surprise!

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Bishamonten on June 07, 2006, 09:47:11 AM

Tracks posted to the dump. Also check out the Iron and Wine track I left in there. Great musician and a beautiful track.

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Dry then Catch on June 07, 2006, 11:18:21 AM

Quote from: Bishamonten on June 07, 2006, 09:47:11 AM
Tracks posted to the dump. Also check out the Iron and Wine track I left in there. Great musician and a beautiful track.

thanks bish, I will snag all those in afew....

what do you think is a good starter track to download off Illinois? I would say 15) The predatory wasp of the pallisades or 3) Come on feel the illinoise

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Bishamonten on June 07, 2006, 01:15:27 PM

Quote from: CatchrNdRy on June 07, 2006, 11:18:21 AM
Quote from: Bishamonten on June 07, 2006, 09:47:11 AM
Tracks posted to the dump. Also check out the Iron and Wine track I left in there. Great musician and a beautiful track.

thanks bish, I will snag all those in afew....

what do you think is a good starter track to download off Illinois? I would say 15) The predatory wasp of the pallisades or 3) Come on feel the illinoise

Track 4 - John Wayne Gacy, Jr

Title: Re: Sufjan Stevens
Post by: Dry then Catch on August 22, 2006, 07:50:23 PM

Have you guys who already like him bought "The Avalanche" yet?

http://www.asthmatickitty.com/music.php?releaseID=50

Have you others who I uploaded it to the dump for, listened yet?

JuntoOnline

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