rare: Sufjan Stevens
Looks like you all loved the post on Sufjan Stevens' "Borderline." Judging from the traffic, anyways, because there were no comments.
Here's another rarity from an old Blue Bunny compilation called 8.21. It was released in 2000 and features Sufjan, Soul Junk, and more bands that I've never heard of. The track is called "Woman at the Well," and it's very pretty. I don't think enough has been said about Stevens' voice. It's not immediately striking and he's not an amazing singer, but what he has is perfect. Every word is weighted and deliberate, crafted and presented with care. Each whisper and each peak feels perfectly placed. And let's not forget about his ghostly falsetto that's been appearing more and more, always to great effect.
From 8.21 a Blue Bunny Compilation (you can still buy this bad boy! It also features a Sufjan song called "Far Physician's Son.")
Sufjan Stevens - Woman at the Well
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NME has unveiled this year's Coachella lineup! Day 1 is looking pretty damn sick, with The Walkmen, Cat Power, Franz Ferdinand, My Morning Jacket, Animal Collective, and CYHSY!... plus like 100 others. Day 2's not bad either, with Tool and James Blunt... I mean with Art Brut, Wolf Parade, Bloc Party, and the YYY's. Wish I could go.
Music Cherry has a new Wilco tune, apparently Wilco will make a soul record next? Word.
Enjoy!
Looks like you all loved the post on Sufjan Stevens' "Borderline." Judging from the traffic, anyways, because there were no comments.
Here's another rarity from an old Blue Bunny compilation called 8.21. It was released in 2000 and features Sufjan, Soul Junk, and more bands that I've never heard of. The track is called "Woman at the Well," and it's very pretty. I don't think enough has been said about Stevens' voice. It's not immediately striking and he's not an amazing singer, but what he has is perfect. Every word is weighted and deliberate, crafted and presented with care. Each whisper and each peak feels perfectly placed. And let's not forget about his ghostly falsetto that's been appearing more and more, always to great effect.
From 8.21 a Blue Bunny Compilation (you can still buy this bad boy! It also features a Sufjan song called "Far Physician's Son.")
Sufjan Stevens - Woman at the Well
***
NME has unveiled this year's Coachella lineup! Day 1 is looking pretty damn sick, with The Walkmen, Cat Power, Franz Ferdinand, My Morning Jacket, Animal Collective, and CYHSY!... plus like 100 others. Day 2's not bad either, with Tool and James Blunt... I mean with Art Brut, Wolf Parade, Bloc Party, and the YYY's. Wish I could go.
Music Cherry has a new Wilco tune, apparently Wilco will make a soul record next? Word.
Enjoy!
by brian at 1/31/2006 10:08:00 AM
5 Comments:
Thanks, great Sufjan track !
Thanks, great Sufjan track !
great track, anyway you could post far physician's son? that's the only sufjan b-side i'm missing at this point and i can't find it anywhere. really enjoy reading
Thank you thank you thank you for both Sufjan tracks!
-TIMMM
Hi, Like Cameo, I'm also looking for a couple of rarities, Far Physician's Son, Many Guides, and How can a Stone remain?. Can't find the tracks or CD's anywhere (no credit card, so no joy). If anyone can help me out, much appreciated. Love the blog. Thanks.
Fenil.
P.S. email at fenil1@hotmail.com if you can help me out. Thanks.
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