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Cartland
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 Posted - 04/07/2004 : 09:29:47
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His new album, Seven Swans, is one of the most poignant works of art I've come across. His songwriting is so emotive, whether or not you approve or disapprove of his subject matter, which is mainly God.
A true musical genius. I really recommend this record. |
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Cartland
- FB Fan -
Iceland
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Posted - 04/10/2004 : 02:26:27
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| I can't believe no one has an opinion on Sufjan Stevens. If you haven't heard his stuff, you should make amends and acquire it right now. What are you, a bunch of zombies (meant in a non-offensive way)? |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 04/10/2004 : 04:16:46
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Hey, I heard a lot of positive things about him. What is his music like? Someone compared him to Nick Drake, I think, and I love Nick Drake.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 04/10/2004 : 16:06:11
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| Sorry Cartland, I'm all opinioned out! (there was a Sufjan thread earlier, somewhere). But I do love his album, but I havne't heard Seven Swans yet. Say Yes To Michigan is great though! |
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Cartland
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Iceland
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Posted - 04/11/2004 : 03:32:05
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Yes, Sufjan has been compared to Nick Drake. His music is kind of mellow, mostly acoustic, and in that respect he can also be compared to Damien Rice (who also sounds like Drake, of course). His music is absolutely sincere and unpretentious, because how can you give a flying f*** about what other people think about you when you write an album to God?
Sufjan plays just about every instrument you can think of, even some brass. I read somewhere that he learned how to play the oboe when he was young. Very talented.
Anyway, it's melody and emotion. Speedy: Say Yes to Michigan is a very good record, especially the latter half of it. It's not as flawless as Seven Swans though, which is even more low-key I think. His first album, A Sun Came, has some terrific songs on it, and his second one, Enjoy Your Rabbit, is mostly instrumental, a bit avant garde, and I love it. |
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klikger
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 00:15:11
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| Seven Swan is great, but I haven't heard his other stuff yet. Would definitely like to, though. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 01:37:49
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Is that the guy who's friend with the Danielson Famile? Does his music have anything to do with the Famile's?
Denis
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klikger
= Cult of Ray =
693 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2004 : 06:02:17
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Broken Face
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USA
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 08:28:26
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Cartland i'm a huge SS fan - you missed a thread about him maybe 2 months ago. i'm going to see him next tuesday and i'm VERY excited
-brian
 - "I joined the Cult of Frank / And they tried to cut off my nuts and make me put on a blue jumpsuit"
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klikger
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 10:04:43
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| I think I might go see him this Friday in Chicago, but money's kind of short at the moment so I'm not sure. |
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vigorstrength
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 12:42:08
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 20:01:26
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quote:
What are you, a bunch of zombies (meant in a non-offensive way)?
Braaaaaiiiins...
I've reached 1000 posts / So I'm too cool to be in a cult. |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 20:51:59
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Originally posted by vigorstrength
I just can't get into his latest album. Too much repetition, maybe.
seven swans is my favorite record of the year so far, slightly ahead of the new bad plus and the new john vanderslice. i don't think its repetitious, i think its themed. that might seem like a cop out, but i think its true
-brian
- "I joined the Cult of Frank / And they tried to cut off my nuts and make me put on a blue jumpsuit"
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vigorstrength
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Posted - 04/22/2004 : 09:33:29
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If anyone wants to, we can go through the album, song by song. opinions, likes, dislikes. Similar to Pixies: song of the day.
Just have they lyrics, keep in within this thread, and give us a few days to respond to each song. |
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