Sufjan Stevens is an artist who, over the course of the last decade, has positioned himself at the crossroads of baroque pop, folk, and minimallism. His last effort, Illinois, was a huge and rich record of sentimental songs, meticulously scored for various instrumental ensembles. On the 'Age of Adz' album, Sufjan reaches out to the trending styles of beat music and minimal techno/ electro pop. his songs are still highly produced and often feature live orchestral instruments, but much of his detailed work here happens in the cleanliness of his bouncing synths and R&B piano. He also lets his voice go more than ever here; its impossible to imagine his current trajectory without Joanna Newsom's career. Apparently the two are friends. check the link for the great video to this album's single, 'Too Much'.
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