Sufjan Stevens

I have been listening to him for a while, and really enjoy his music.
Anyone else heard of him?

 

Too many damn Jesus themes in his music, but his voice is rather soothing.

 

I have "Illinois"
It's... different.
There's something offbeat about it ya know?
I'll have to give it more listening,
but i like the chill vibe

 

I listen to Sufjan Stevens almost everyday on my way to work

 

I wouldn't call Illinoise 'chill'... but then it does suit coffee shops very well.

I actually started listening to this again just recently and I still think it's brilliant-- the lyrics, the music, the sequencing, the concept... everything. I would say it's one of the most well thought-out albums I've ever heard. And there's no Christianity involved.

It's sort of a shame that his other albums aren't so exciting. Actually, they bore the hell out of me... some tracks from Seven Swans are good, and a bunch from Michigan, but Illinoise is really the only album worth having.

 

Any relation to Shakin or Cat?

 

One of my favorite musicians by far...Seers tower and For the Widows of paradise always have a way of moving me...