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Sufjan Stevens

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ASturge:
I like Illinois, but it does go on a bit.

what was it?

8 million tracks?

sjbrot:
With about an average of fifteen words per title. But I can go through Illinois in one sitting.

I think the length may be part of a shift towards mainstream rap. People like The Game needlessly pack their albums to the brim, filling up around eighty minutes on average. Sufjan is slowly trying to work his way into their ranks, starting with the length of his album.

1patheticloser:
After several consecutive listens, Illinois did get a little tiresome, but then again, not much could withstand that. I have pinpointed, however, the particular thing that grated on my nerves. The lyrics. I understand how open and emotional they are, but after hearing "I cried" "we cried" "he cried" at a rate of about 7 per song, it got a little old. On the other hand I absolutely love the musicality of the album. I tend to look at the music rather than the lyrics usually anyway.

Merkava:
I can't seem to cringe at any of Sufjan's songs. John Wayne Gacy Jr was very, very moving, especially after I found out who Mr. Gacy was. :P

Jarne:

--- Quote from: sjbrot ---With about an average of fifteen words per title. But I can go through Illinois in one sitting.

I think the length may be part of a shift towards mainstream rap. People like The Game needlessly pack their albums to the brim, filling up around eighty minutes on average. Sufjan is slowly trying to work his way into their ranks, starting with the length of his album.
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Sufjan rap? That has the possibility of being the most amazing thing ever.

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