Sufjan Stevens: Illinois Vinyl 2LP
$29.95
<p> </p> <p><i>Sufjan's breakthrough fifth album from 2005.</i> <em>Illinois</em> is the second in a proposed series of concept albums from the indie folk singer, based on the 50 states of the United States. It has since been revealed the whole project was indeed just a joke, but hey, he got two states down! Similiar to the <a href="http://turntablelab.com/products/sufjan-stevens-michigan-vinyl-2lp" target="_blank"><em>Michigan</em></a> album, every song on <em>Illinois</em> references Illinois in some way or another; whether it's places, people, or important events - they're all linked to the Prairie state. This one was thoroughly praised by the critics and is widely considered one of, if not THE most successful album from <strong><a href="http://turntablelab.com/search?q=sufjan+stevens" target="_blank">Sufjan</a></strong> to date. It also gets the award for longest song titles in an album, just look at that tracklist - ridiculous! 22 tracks with digital download and gatefold sleeve.</p> <ul> <li>black double vinyl pressing</li> <li>triple gatefold sleeve</li> <li>original release year: 2005</li> <li>music label: Asthmatic Kitty Records 2015</li> </ul> <h6>reviewed by Bo Linas 06/2015</h6> <ul></ul> <h6><br></h6>