I downloaded Sufjan Stevens’s new album, The Avalanche because I just couldn’t wait to get it shipped to me (I am buying it though). I’m no music critic, but I have to say that I really love this album. It’s not quite as catchy as Illinois, but it’s still fantastic.
My favorite track is Dear Mr. Supercomputer. It’s pretty unique and has to do with computers ;). The melody is very rhythmic and mechanically repetitive. The backup vocals are great. Okay, I suck at describing music. But this track is great, trust me.
Adlai Stevenson and No Man’s Land are among my favorites is as well. The three new versions of Chicago are interesting to say the least. I like them… but I don’t think I would go out of my way to play them on my iPod.