Every song on this album is important to its narrative, and there are no wasted moments here.
Beautiful arrangements, rich sounding landscapes and intriguing lyrics make this album one of the best ever in history.
10/10 W.
Throughout this album, somehow, Sufjan makes me care about the state of Illinois. From detailed depictions of various landmarks and folklore, to moments of deep personal introspection; Illinois builds an incredibly dense narrative out of it's seemingly simple concept. The variety of sounds on this album is remarkable, compelling me to smile in one moment, then leaving me a sobbing mess in the next. One of the very few albums I'd consider to be 100% perfect. Jasca1127
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