Sufjan on Vinyl

[Jason Tate]

Sufjan Stevens' Illinois will be re-pressed on a double-vinyl, double-gatefold LP version for release on November 23rd. Don't want to wait? Buy it now from the label's website (http://www.asthmatickitty.com/main.php). This release features new cover art, with a trio of balloons filling in for Superman or a blank space (depending on when you bought the CD).

[nicolerork]

Best post yet on this site.

[xcorruptpunkx]

such a good album.

[Lerok22]

I thought you didn't care about the "shit" that Pitchfork recommends?

[Jason Tate]

I thought you didn't care about the "shit" that Pitchfork recommends?
Where did you come up with that? Honestly, do you read the actual words I write or just make up what you think I mean?

[ghost mountain]

hahaha, you didnt change one word from the pitchfork news.

As pictured above, the vinyl Illinois (or Vinyllinois, if you’re cool) features new cover art, with a trio of balloons (John Wayne Gacy’s?!) filling in for Superman or a blank space, depending on when you bought the CD (http://pitchforkmedia.com/news/05-07/05.shtml)

[Jason Tate]

hahaha, you didnt change one word from the pitchfork news.
You're right, I changed 8.

[FeynmanWannabe]

I thought you didn't care about the "shit" that Pitchfork recommends?

I knew somebody would say it. ::shakes head:: Jason recognizes that a lot of his visitors listen to Sufjan, so he reports on it. Same with a lot of musicians. Maybe he doesn't even listen to a lot of it, but we do. So thank you Tate for including things like this. Even though I already knew about this, I still appreciate it.

[Lerok22]

Where did you come up with that? Honestly, do you read the actual words I write or just make up what you think I mean?

Your own words: And I'd rather listen to anything besides what they recommend on that website.

[Lerok22]

I knew somebody would say it. ::shakes head:: Jason recognizes that a lot of his visitors listen to Sufjan, so he reports on it. Same with a lot of musicians. Maybe he doesn't even listen to a lot of it, but we do. So thank you Tate for including things like this. Even though I already knew about this, I still appreciate it.

But the fact that he even got this news from off of Pitchfork, after bashing them.

[FeynmanWannabe]

But the fact that he even got this news from off of Pitchfork, after bashing them.

I understand that. If you read my posts, I wasn't a fan of the zine vs. zine crap, either. Still, it takes some balls to post it for your viewers the day after that drama. He's placing the visitors above his own opinions. Gotta respect that at least a tad.

[Jason Tate]

Your own words: And I'd rather listen to anything besides what they recommend on that website.
I basically would, but that doesn't mean I think it's "shit," nor does it mean I refuse to post about them. I still post about Weezer, From First to Last, and Yellowcard while I don't particularly like or want to listen to their music. There should (and I try to maintain) a seperation between what I like and what I post about.

But the fact that he even got this news from off of Pitchfork, after bashing them.

What about that fact? My distaste for how they write their reviews and generally handle themselves doesn't void the validity of news.

[ghost mountain]

I understand that. If you read my posts, I wasn't a fan of the zine vs. zine crap, either. Still, it takes some balls to post it for your viewers the day after that drama. He's placing the visitors above his own opinions. Gotta respect that at least a tad.

no, i have no respect.

[Lerok22]

What about that fact? My distaste for how they write their reviews and generally handle themselves doesn't void the validity of news.

Just seems hypocritical is all. You didn't even list Pitchfork as your source.

[Jason Tate]

Just seems hypocritical is all. You didn't even list Pitchfork as your source.
The hypocrisy that lies herein was the entire point.

[Lerok22]

The hypocrisy that lies herein was the entire point.

I don't understand what you're getting at.

[LilRyan732]

Sufjan is highly overrated. Half his album is just like, instrumental buildup.

:blah: Mars Volta anyone?

[FeynmanWannabe]

Sufjan is highly overrated. Half his album is just like, instrumental buildup.

:blah: Mars Volta anyone?

If you remove the 8 instrumental tracks (why would you though, they're gorgeous) you still have 14 tracks..all of which are fantastic. Not overrated by any means.

[nicolerork]

Jason, thanks for posting this even though you might not be a fan of Sufjan or Pitchfork. Thanks again!!

[FeynmanWannabe]

Jason, thanks for posting this even though you might not be a fan of Sufjan or Pitchfork. Thanks again!!

The right attitude, ladies & gents. No offense, Jason, but I agree with the person who said you probably should have credited them. Anyway...I think everyone's forgetting the point of this post...new Sufjan!:woot:

[Jason Tate]

I don't understand what you're getting at.
That's apparent, just let it go .. I'm being ironical (if anyone gets that reference I'll give them something free).

[FeynmanWannabe]

That 80s show Perfect Strangers?

hehe Balki was great.

[TMartin442]

damn i wish i had this cd

[tomorrowiscomin]

Sufjan is highly overrated. Half his album is just like, instrumental buildup.

:blah: Mars Volta anyone?


The instrumental bits are only a minute long max i think theres a couple under 10 seconds. And how is he overrated really??

[FeynmanWannabe]

damn i wish i had this cd

Illinoise or the vinyl? If you don't have Illinoise yet, go buy it...it's well worth the money. Plus, it's only $10 on his label's website. http://www.asthmatickitty.com/main.php

[Brianfarg]

That's apparent, just let it go .. I'm being ironical (if anyone gets that reference I'll give them something free).

Mad TV?

[TMartin442]

Illinoise or the vinyl? If you don't have Illinoise yet, go buy it...it's well worth the money. Plus, it's only $10 on his label's website. http://www.asthmatickitty.com/main.php
i dont have illinoise (the cd) but ill probably pick up a copy when i return home

[JohnnyQuest]

For all those disenchanted with Dashboard and Death Cab, I think you'd really love Sufjan. He also puts on one of the best live shows around... This is my mini-review of his show at the Bowery Ballroom this August:

It was the most completely immersive concert experience of the year. Aside from his perfect pitch, impeccable guitar playing skills, and stop-on-a-dime-tight nine person ensemble, Sufjan put on a Performance, one replete with an overture, a cheerleader wardrobe for the entire cast, bonifide Cheers introducing many of the songs, and the level of musicianship you would expect from trained broadway vocalists and orchestras. Oh, did I mention that everyone was too mesmerized/afraid to sing along during the acoustic numbers? The kind of silence you expect at carnegie hall was present (and, for that reason, amplified) at Bowery-fucking-Ballroom.

[thefashionfocus]

The quote was from Waiting For Guffman. Fred Willard.

[lyunya]

i adore this man.

[boekebong]

I don't own a record player but I want this record.

[celebrate ashes]

sufjan owns.

[thefashionfocus]

Was I right on the ironical reference?

[thefashionfocus]

Boooo.