Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Reflections’ Soundtrack Is Impressive If Vague
Composed by Sufjan Stevens, the Reflections soundtrack is virtuosic and a pleasant listen but on its own the album feels indistinct and largely forgettable.
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Sufjan Stevens Collaborates With Labelmate But the LP Is All Sufjan
Sufjan Stevens is taking aim on A Beginner’s Mind with catchy alt-folk that soothes the ear while placing bitter contents below the surface.
10 Christmas Albums You Won’t Hear at the Mall
Although most shopping has moved online this year, those of us still going to stores find the retail soundtrack particularly menacing in the time of COVID-19. These 10 albums (plus a little extra stocking stuffer) from unexpected artists offer some respite for at-home listening.
Sufjan Stevens’ ‘The Ascension’ Is Mostly Captivating
Even though Sufjan Stevens' The Ascension is sometimes too formulaic or trivial to linger, it's still a very good, enjoyable effort.
The 80 Best Albums of 2015
Travel back five years ago when the release calendar was rife with stellar albums. 2015 offered such an embarrassment of musical riches, that we selected 80 albums as best of the year.
The 70 Best Albums of 2010
2010's best albums are highlighted by the emergence of a future superstar, two veteran and virtuoso rappers, and a Dream Team of indie bands releasing career peaks.
The 60 Best Songs of 2010
Journey back to 2010 for 60 slices of musical greatness highlighted by one of the most delightful expletive-ridden hits in pop music history.
Sufjan Stevens and Lowell Brams Create a Soothing ‘Aporia’
Sufjan Stevens' and Lowell Brams' Aporia is ambient music meant to calm and provide a background to the quotidian aspects of one's day.
Sufjan Stevens Gives ‘The Greatest Gift’ to His Biggest Fans
The Greatest Gift is a record for those who are already Sufjan Stevens diehard fans, and there are a LOT.
Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly, and James McAlister: Planetarium
Although overly padded and repetitious at times, Planetarium is a poignant, adventurous, and highly promising debut.
When Is Art Beautiful? When Is It Just Boring?
To paraphrase art critic Peter Schjeldahl, beauty is a kind of action and reaction between the work and the viewer, or the listener, or the reader. Beauty happens.
Newport Folk Festival 2015: Dylan ’65 Revisited and the Community at Fort Adams
The 2015 Newport Folk Festival was an amazing event with a great lineup of artists, the vibe of a small community and a beautiful location.