Sufjan Stevens

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- Born: July 1, 1975
- Origin: Detroit, Michigan
- Label: Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Studio albums: 7

Sufjan Stevens is an American Singer-Songwriter who specializes in lyrically focused and instrumentally rich songs that are often related to family and faith. He achieved incredible critical success with his 2005 concept album Illinois.
Background

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Stevens began experimenting with music at an early age and taught himself to play many different instruments, including the guitar, piano, drums, banjo and oboe. After recording his debut album (A Sun Came) while still in college, he moved to New York City and founded the label Asthmatic Kitty Records.
Fifty States Project

Stevens has said that he intends to release a separate album for each of the 50 U.S. states. Starting with 2003's Michigan and followed up with the critically acclaimed Illinois, each album delves into the characters, stories, legends and myths surrounding each state.
Albums
- 2000: A Sun Came
- 2001: Enjoy Your Rabbit
- 2003: Michigan
- 2004: Seven Swans
- 2005: Illinois
- 2006: The Avalanche
- 2006: Songs for Christmas

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- Greetings from Michigan: The Great Lake State - $14.98
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- Blood Pt 2 - $0.99
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- Seven Swans - $14.98
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- You Are The Blood - $0.99
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- Illinoise - $14.98
  
  Subtitled Come On Feel The..., Sufjan Stevens & The Michigan Militia have moved to Illinois (dubbing themselves the Illinoisemakers) but this new album is the same Sufjan we know a...
  
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