Sufjan Stevens (lyrics, cd, tunes, review, solo)

TheBig3 · 07-10-2005, 12:22 PM

Whoever this is, it sounds like Imogen Heap (who I'm massivly fond of) from Frou Frou and her solo works. I can't tell a gender on this person yet but it appears as if he's "drafting" her style for lack of a better term, let me know what you think and if anyones heard this CD can I get a review?

franscar · 07-10-2005, 12:29 PM

I haven't heard his latest album, but Seven Swans is an absolutely gorgeous record.

Sweet Jane · 07-11-2005, 01:00 PM

I adore Sufjan Stevens. His latest album, Illinois is absolutely stunning, what I've heard of it anyway. My mate's copying it for me this week so I'll post a review up later, but so far the song about 'John Wayne Gacy' is my favourite, particularly the lyrics. Listen for it.

TheBig3 · 07-12-2005, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Jane

I adore Sufjan Stevens. His latest album, Illinois is absolutely stunning, what I've heard of it anyway. My mate's copying it for me this week so I'll post a review up later, but so far the song about 'John Wayne Gacy' is my favourite, particularly the lyrics. Listen for it.

I shall.

TheBig3 · 07-12-2005, 06:19 PM

ok that song is actually pretty good, it doesn't reach out for the kill (no pun intended) but its got a nice set of lyrics and the music ain't bad.

Sweet Jane · 07-15-2005, 10:24 AM

Yeah what I liked about it so much was the way it managed to make something so awful sound so beautiful. Musically it's not the best song, sometimes it's something else that grabs me and if the music goes along with that then the underdog wins.

TheBig3 · 07-15-2005, 06:54 PM

well i think the problem is when he should go to a high note, he pulls it back to a high whisper, and I don't know why but that bothers me.

Sneer · 07-17-2005, 01:58 PM

ive heard the lord god bird- its so relaxing and tranquil- exactly how folk should be. i wil most definetly be looking into this guy further.

From Cosmic Left Feild... · 07-25-2005, 09:46 PM

While I agree with you in part, im not so sure that folk should be relaxing aand tranquil. Folk has its roots in political protest. "it's alright ma" certainly debunks this theory and it one of the better folk tunes I've heard.

Sweet Jane · 07-26-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by From Cosmic Left Feild...

While I agree with you in part, im not so sure that folk should be relaxing aand tranquil. Folk has its roots in political protest. "it's alright ma" certainly debunks this theory and it one of the better folk tunes I've heard.

I agree with that, folk shouldn't always be relaxing and tranquil but neither should it not be. It can be anything it wants. I like those political songs, Phil Ochs is pretty good for that, check out 'I ain't Marchin' any more.'

07-10-2005, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	Sufjan Stevens Whoever this is, it sounds like Imogen Heap (who I'm massivly fond of) from Frou Frou and her solo works. I can't tell a gender on this person yet but it appears as if he's "drafting" her style for lack of a better term, let me know what you think and if anyones heard this CD can I get a review? __________________ I've moved to a new address

07-10-2005, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
franscar Honky Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 665	I haven't heard his latest album, but Seven Swans is an absolutely gorgeous record. __________________ Franscar is metal. You are not.

07-11-2005, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sweet Jane Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 547	I adore Sufjan Stevens. His latest album, Illinois is absolutely stunning, what I've heard of it anyway. My mate's copying it for me this week so I'll post a review up later, but so far the song about 'John Wayne Gacy' is my favourite, particularly the lyrics. Listen for it. __________________ Calvin: "Do you believe in the devil? You know, a supreme evil being dedicated to the temptation, corruption, and destruction of man?" Hobbes: "I'm not sure that man needs the help."

07-12-2005, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	ok that song is actually pretty good, it doesn't reach out for the kill (no pun intended) but its got a nice set of lyrics and the music ain't bad. __________________ I've moved to a new address

07-15-2005, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sweet Jane Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 547	Yeah what I liked about it so much was the way it managed to make something so awful sound so beautiful. Musically it's not the best song, sometimes it's something else that grabs me and if the music goes along with that then the underdog wins. __________________ Calvin: "Do you believe in the devil? You know, a supreme evil being dedicated to the temptation, corruption, and destruction of man?" Hobbes: "I'm not sure that man needs the help."

07-15-2005, 06:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	well i think the problem is when he should go to a high note, he pulls it back to a high whisper, and I don't know why but that bothers me. __________________ I've moved to a new address

07-17-2005, 01:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	ive heard the lord god bird- its so relaxing and tranquil- exactly how folk should be. i wil most definetly be looking into this guy further. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

07-25-2005, 09:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
From Cosmic Left Feild... Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canadia Posts: 65	While I agree with you in part, im not so sure that folk should be relaxing aand tranquil. Folk has its roots in political protest. "it's alright ma" certainly debunks this theory and it one of the better folk tunes I've heard.