@sufjan001: 'Illinois' turns 20 this year. These songs have seen so much life. They have been performed live on tiny stages and big halls, quietly and bombastically, with and without balloon drops. They’ve been added to memorable scenes in film and TV, inspired a dance musical and been the soundtrack to many of life’s moments for so many. Here is @Sufjan with the OG Illinoisemakers in LA at @KCRW. https://sufjanstevens.lnk.to/illinois. #illinois #chicago #kcrw
i cannot BELIEVE he is 50 now. his music, his sexuality, his eccentricity— the world wasn’t ready for him before. but he’s always been true to himself. inspired doesn’t cut it, i’m in awe of this man. and still, for all the grief and hardship he’s endured in life, his great familiarity with loss, he’s so gentle. i’m sure he’s imperfect, and has regrets, but his heart, his soul; he’s a true rarity. and his music, oh my god. so full of raw and beauty. i wish him all the contentment in the world. i wish him peace. what he so deserves. i hope this decade of his life will be kind to him, that he is fulfilled. the world is a more radiant, wondrous place with his music and himself in it. love this guy ❤️🩹
2025-07-29 05:27:24
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Taylah :
then this started playing during The Bear I literally stood up and cheered
2025-07-28 21:03:48
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liza :
Listened to this album again on a sunset walk today and felt grateful 🥰
2025-07-30 04:11:04
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Darbyy :
early on a Sufjan Stevens video is a blessing
2025-07-28 16:46:42
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d4damndaniel :
Tbh most underrated artist. His broadway ballet musical is mesmerizing.
2025-07-28 17:33:42
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Chelsea :
Man im so old
2025-07-30 02:32:28
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caley 🍉 :
48 to go
2025-07-29 02:12:10
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Cici :
If only i can hear this live....🥹
2025-07-28 16:50:41
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Matthew Shults :
Hey I went to college with that guy
2025-07-30 03:19:09
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im alex and an adult :
don’t do this to me
2025-07-29 00:35:46
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awmn :
An all-out assault on my mental health for twenty whole years now? Man, that’s a long time to be ugly crying over the same songs.
2025-07-29 01:53:51
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Brookebulbasaur :
I remember sitting on the bus coming back from IMEA tryouts listening to this when I was 15, looking at all those Illinois cornfields. When I went off to college, I always made sure I was listening to this album when I crossed state lines back into Illinois. Thank you Sufjan ❤️
2025-07-28 23:29:22
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Talia :
Put this version on Spotify, I beg
2025-07-28 17:57:55
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Egg Lemonade :
Top 10 songs of all time
2025-07-28 18:04:13
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Erica Meissner :
one of the greatest pieces of art ever created
2025-07-28 20:12:14
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jjt8731 :
So the algorithm just knows me knows me
2025-07-29 04:27:22
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jongregor :
im so deeply unwell
2025-07-29 00:15:13
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erin :
on MY phone??? that i PAY for???
2025-07-29 03:53:14
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pnw_nate :
Thank you for holding my gay little hand with your voice for so many years ❤️
2025-07-29 01:23:06
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displaceis4thebirds :
You’re discography haunts me with a sense a nostalgia I never knew I missed so much❤️
2025-07-28 17:55:32
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🐦⬛ :
i love sufjan stevens
2025-07-28 21:16:41
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flippantflapper :
This KCRW sesh is when I fell in love with Sufjan and his artistry. On heavy rotation on my desktop back in ‘07.
2025-07-28 18:10:05
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notokayperson2 :
You came to take us 💗
2025-07-29 01:28:06
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Mica (miopía versión) :
I wish you were real💕
2025-07-28 16:53:05
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Gus O’Neill :
Thank you Sufjan! This album shaped a lot of our live for the better, mine included.
2025-07-29 00:22:55
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