Reviews by steelermade28

One of my favorite albums of all time! I get the voice and atmosphere Sufjan creates can be offputting to some, but the lush sonic landscape, the instrumentation, and the story each song tells combine to one of the most enjoyable experiences one can have listening to music. I get chills whenever I hear the opening piano notes of the opening track.
Some of Sufjan's best work is here (Chicago, John Wayne Gacy, Predatory Wasp), alongside some underrated gems like The Tallest Man and The Avalanche (outtake, I get it, but still one of his best). I think the longer intermission song titles are funny but understand if they come off as bizarre - just can't take the album too seriously.
5 stars, if you enjoyed this PLEASE give Michigan and Carrie & Lowell a chance - his two best pieces of work in my humble opinion.

Enjoyed this more than I thought! Feels like “Is This It” in that there’s all killer no filler here. Rounding down to 4 since a lot of the songs sound similar

Enjoyable listen at work, I think I'm a fan of blues rock.

Of the heavier albums I've gotten, this is definitely the most enjoyable. Good political message, voice, guitars. That, or the Paul Ryan review at the top gave me a huge chuckle.

Not my favorite. +1 because I recognized some songs from childhood (thanks dad), but just not the type of music I would go back and listen to.

Totally fine, nothing memorable

Listened twice today. Just a truly all around incredible album. Several classics, and even fitter happier works in the context of this album. 5 stars

Some good new wave to start out the day is always refreshing!

Just not a fan of this style of music. I’ve tried and failed a few times now. I expect for this to stay a 1 for me

Feels like I’ve listened to several nick cave albums now. All of them just fine.

Absolutely love this album. Feels both incredibly influential and timeless. Love the hooks and the production level here.

Man, like a derivative Radiohead and Oasis that drags waaaaaaay too long. Why the hell are these guys on here twice? 1 out of spite.

Love Tribe. Some dated beats and bars so giving a 4

I enjoyed this a bit! Good blues rock, got me reading into her story a bit, a shame what happened.

This felt like I was stuck in a mario kart track (not a complement). Unnecessary listening

Great beats and sampling. Loved the themeing. Not sure I would call this rap, but, I guess it's as close as you could get.

I can see why mothers in the 80s were scared of this music. Lyrically kinda grim but musically pretty great. Averages to a 3.

Beeps and boops. Sounds so dated, just not a fan at all.

I enjoyed this a lot more than the last Smiths album I got. However fuck Morrissey now and forever

I enjoyed this one! Not particularly significant but good music in my opinion. 3.5 rounded to 4.