Sufjan Stevens' Illinois stands as a landmark release in indie rock, weaving together elaborate arrangements, heartfelt storytelling, and Stevens’ signature blend of folk and orchestral pop. As the second entry in his ambitious "50 States Project," the album offers a sweeping, cinematic tribute to the history, people, and scenery of Illinois, brought to life by Stevens’ inventive songwriting and multi-instrumental prowess. This carefully crafted reissue features a double gatefold sleeve and a printed insert with lyrics on one side and a striking photograph of "Sufjan Stevens and the Illinoisemakers" on the other. From evocative quiet moments recorded at home to lush orchestration in unique New York studios, Illinois captures a remarkable range of sound and emotion that continues to resonate with longtime fans and newcomers alike. Format: Vinyl Label: Asthmatic Kitty Records Genre: Rock Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from Joco Records! TRACKSA1. Concerning The UFO Sighting Near Highland, IllinoisA2. 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!"A3. Come On! Feel The Illinoise! Part I: The World's Columbian Exposition Part II: Carl Sandburg Visits Me In A DreamA4. John Wayne Gacy, Jr.A5. JacksonvilleA6. A Short Reprise For Mary Todd, Who Went Insane, But For Very Good ReasonsB1. Decatur, Or, Round Of Applause For Your Stepmother!B2. One Last "Whoo-Hoo!" For The PullmanB3. ChicagoB4. Casimir Pulaski DayB5. To The Workers Of The Rock River Valley Region, I Have An Idea Concerning Your PredicamentC1. The Man Of Metropolis Steals Our HeartsC2. Prairie Fire That Wanders AboutC3. A Conjunction Of Drones Simulating The Way In Which Sufjan Stevens Has An Existential Crisis In The Great Godfrey MazeC4. The Predatory Wasp Of The Palisades Is Out To Get Us!C5. They Are Night Zombies!! They Are Neighbors!! They Have Come Back From The Dead!! Ahhhh!C6. Let's Hear That String Part Again, Because I Don't Think They Heard It All The Way Out In BushnellC7. In This Temple As In The Hearts Of Man For Whom He Saved The EarthD1. The Seer's TowerD2. The Tallest Man, The Broadest Shoulders Part I: The Great Frontier Part II: Come To Me Only With Playthings NowD3. Riffs And Variations On A Single Note For Jelly Roll, Earl Hines, Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodds, And The King Of Swing, To Name A FewD4. Out Of Egypt, Into The Great Laugh Of Mankind, And I Shake The Dirt From My Sandals As I RunD5. The Avalanche
