Monday, March 28, 2011

Sufjan Stevens - The Age of Adz


Pictured Above: Sufjan Stevens

The Age of Adz


This newest effort comes from Sufjan only a few months after the All Delighted People EP which premiered earlier in August of 2010. The Age of Adz displays a powerful new side of Sufjan's work. The music is multi-layered as usual, with the multi-instrumentalist taking up as many as possible to fill out the sound of the songs. Each song has its own personality. The instruments build to chrashing crescendo and then ease up to allow soft piano strokes greet the listener with a soft reproach. The music flows at a nice pace and the songs seem to follow one another. So now to the verdict.

When I first got my hands on this album I found myself underwhelmed with the sound of it. I pushed it off to the side and paid it no mind. I gave it a few more listens recently and it has come back into my daily listening. I feel like the songs are well written and enjoyable. The album has great flow and depth and showcases Sufjan at his best. I would recommended this anyone that enjoys Sufjan's other works or wants something mellow and new in their  collections.







This is a song off of Sufjan's 50 States Project from the state of Illinois. This song is a lot simpler than the songs on Age of Adz and may be an easier listen for first time Sufjan listeners. I enjoy both.

Illinoise
Amazon Link to this album.
 
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34 comments:

  1. Jennifer BlackMarch 28, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Wow I never knew what he looked like, I've liked him ever since i heard that bobby got a shadfly song!

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  2. SeanMarch 28, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    This is fantastic, awesome post.

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  3. iJamieMarch 28, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    interesting stuff

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  4. OnikazamMarch 28, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Nice music. Don't know if it'll make the playlist though.

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  5. DavidMarch 28, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Cool post, good music.

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  6. tissue rejectionMarch 29, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Illinoise>Age Of Adz

    IMO.

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  7. ThereIsNoTravisMarch 29, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    definitely one to keep an eye on. thanks for sharing!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    sounds great man, never had heard of him before so thanks for sharing

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  9. LemmiwinksMarch 29, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    great post. following you

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  10. AnoMarch 29, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I honestly expected nothing serlig before I pressed play. But this is really good music, delicious melancholy and beautifully mastered

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  11. ZeroTimeMarch 29, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Very great song

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  12. doomsdayMarch 29, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I've listened to this like a 100 times now... awesome!

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  13. MoobeatMarch 29, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    interesting track. thanks for sharing

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  14. Joe:)March 29, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Added this song to my favourites thanks :)

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  15. Justin testingMarch 29, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    He looks a bit more emo than I thought :o

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  16. SpankyMarch 29, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Thanks for sharing the song, it's interesting!

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  17. troyMarch 29, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Man, I just can't get enough of this guy! Thanks for the video!

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  18. consuela bananahammocMarch 29, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Good song! Thanks!

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  19. RoygbivMarch 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    That's funny, I was just listening to him the other day, for the first time in awhile, and was a big fan of "Come on Feel the Illinoise" I was wondering when he'd come out with something new or continue on with his 50 states project. Nice post. Definitely following.

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  20. SacriliciousMarch 29, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Well, that was more interesting then i expected.

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  21. Z ManMarch 29, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I really need to open up my music horizon.. There's so much good music out there like this that I have yet to expose myself to!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    i like it. it has a different sound ffrom something i never heard of

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  23. SlamcakesMarch 29, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    It's one of those albums that needs to grow on me

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  24. -E-March 29, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    not my cup of tea, but interesting.

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  25. LoreBloggerMarch 29, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Pretty cool song.

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  26. BTN Hip HopMarch 29, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    one of my favourite albums

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  27. ZombieMarch 29, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Very nice music!

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  28. Thomas MagnussenMarch 29, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Nice tune!

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  29. HmeceyMarch 29, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Got to listen to more of this guy

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  30. cool_ciclerMarch 29, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    He said he would make an album for every us state... well at least he made one great album for illinois

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  31. 3DS-GamesMarch 29, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    awesome, I'm from Illinois too what a coincidence.

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  32. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Great, gonna try that!

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  33. honkhonkptMarch 29, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Never heard of him, thanks for sharing!

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  34. AdminMarch 29, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Sounds awesome, might buy it.

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