By 2005 US multi-instrumentalist composer Sufjan Stevens had got to Illinois – the second US state in his bid to document all 52 states – the first being the wintry Michigan.
This 2016 double vinyl re-issue is a lovely reminder of what an outstanding record ‘Illinoise’ was…and still is. NME were impressed… “Sufjan Stevens is the rarest of talents: prolific, intelligent and most importantly brimming with heart-wrenching melodies. Illinoise is his masterpiece so far; a staggering collection of unspeakably precious music”.
Just don’t try to memorize the song titles.

Tracklist:
A1 Concerning The UFO Sighting Near Highland, Illinois
A2 The Black Hawk War, Or, How To Demolish An Entire Civilization And Still Feel Good About Yourself In The Morning, Or, We Apologize For The Inconvenience But You’re Going To Have To Leave Now, Or, “I Have Fought Th