Explore Sufjan Stevens’ Illinois (in 5 Minutes) | Liner Notes

Part of a half imaginary plan to make 50 albums for the 50 United States, Sufjan Stevens’ 2005 Illinois was as ambitious as it was idiosyncratic.
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Explore Sufjan Stevens’ Illinois (in 5 Minutes) | Liner Notes

[@JuicyRocksMinecraft]

Glad they explained the pun behind “Illinoise” I was really lost there

[@skylergerald3546]

Glad they mentioned it was a Sufjan Stevens record, glad they mentioned Chicago was an urban environment... we could keep being this cynical but it gets annoying

[@ElishaDavid]

I think they actually missed the reasoning behind the title? I'm pretty sure the University of Illinois (the same one they're dressed as) uses "Come on Feel the Illinoise" as a huge part of their sport's chants. I don't think it really has anything to do with the song they brought up.

[@plasmaearth1796]

@@ElishaDavid i'm guessing that the song definitely inspired the chant but still the album cover is definitely in reference to the chant if what you said is the case

[@jakobsanchez738]

This album is a masterpiece.

[@mrflibble1259]

Discovered it a few months back, quite honestly, it's gotta be my all time favourite album. I have never been in love with a record quite like I am with this one.

[@econ7288]

Agree

[@supdog8786]

disagree but its good

[@Waynimations]

Such a classic album. This album is so special to me. Casimir Pulaski Day brings me to tears man :c too many memories and lost loved ones

[@jmacflair]

"Simultaneously sweeping and devastating, symphonic and do-it-yourself..." Love this description. Love this album.

[@ElishaDavid]

jmacflair my favorite description of the album came from a Sufjan interview with MTV. He said he wanted the album to be a mix between brilliant and a sixth grade talent show, which I think fit perfectly.

[@lereyhomero]

Give me one last "whoo-hoo" for Sufjan!

[@lereyhomero]

Whoo-hoo!

[@andresmattar8325]

Whoo-hoo!

[@gabrielborjas7923]

lerey homero woo hooo

[@ggthewhale]

Whoo hoo!!!

[@colon5246]

Whoo-hoo

[@BuyAnAxe]

i luv subaru

[@ThePandaTooth]

Oscar nominated Surfyan Stevens

[@BuyAnAxe]

your channel is so pretty

[@ThePandaTooth]

aww thanks

[@AkhonaAlbertIsaacMali]

Yo boi.

[@BuyAnAxe]

eeyyy neutron

[@dubduboverlord5095]

This is a very special album to me.

[@matthewmaki]

Spinning TV me2

[@vincentlo7678]

4us2

[@ggthewhale]

ILLINOIS REPRESENT

[@noicemcnoiceface4006]

I discovered this album a couple of weeks ago and now i just can't stop listening to it. John Wayne Gacy jr. and come on feel the illinois are so good

[@hopelessent.1700]

Noice McNoiceFace what about Tallest Man Broadest Shoulder? I seem to be the only one loving that song. Mainly because of the percussion by the end of the song and the part 2 portion was the best! PS I started listening to the album weeks ago as I went insane and listen to Impossible Soul numerous times and if you see the length you might hesitate...

[@npchong]

I think you'll find that, as you obsessively listen more and more, the album will morph in your mind and new favorites will come to the foreground, rotating in and out kaleidoscopically because so much of the album is favorite-worthy.

[@noicemcnoiceface4006]

@@npchong yo, it's been 3 years since I discovered this album and not only did it turn into my fav album of all time, I'm still discovering new sounds and made me realize I'm actually bi lmao

[@noicemcnoiceface4006]

@@hopelessent.1700 aye Impossible soul is easily a top 10 Sufjan track, only the weak fear the 25 minute length. Besides, it's all worth it just to get to Pt.5 of the track

[@Pedroapares]

the glow pt 2!

[@devildoggo6012]

Absolutely agree

[@jeremyr5301]

Yesyesyesyes

[@s66th]

PEDRO PARÉS YES

[@sadboybb5570]

Would be amazing

[@nussymussy]

so many tracks to cover on that one

[@thomass.6833]

I was just listening to Sufjan when I saw this was uploaded!

[@ineedsomespace3038]

This album is a masterpiece. In my opinion, one of the best albums of all time.

[@Tine_of_Nice_Dreams]

This may sound overly naiive but despite the name of the album, the names of the songs, and the lyrics, it never quite clicked for me that this music was explicitly tied to experiences and history unique to the state. Learning a little more context re-frames the entire album. Makes me want to actually read the lyrics instead of just enjoying the sound of the music.

[@Olhado256]

Words cannot express how much I love this album.

[@stavrosOWLCITY]

Sufjan is an angel

[@thebreakfastmenu]

As an Illinoisan, this album brought Sufjan to my radar over 10 years ago. And it's beautiful. It's exactly what Illinois is in sound form. (minus the political corruption of course)

[@rolandpointoh]

you guys should do Funeral by Arcade Fire! please!

[@mikeyc0800ify]

Can you guys do a video on angelic 2 the core next?

[@EclecticoIconoclasta]

Yeah pitchferk. Go for it Ascension Millenium !!!!!

[@ggthewhale]

Yes please

[@lc0597]

LOL

[@adams3594]

My favorite album ever. Massive chills every time I hear Out of Egypt

[@hayleylongster4698]

That zombies song is marvellous.

[@lightat333]

I was 9 Years when this album was out and here I am at 23 jamming to this album, his voice is unique and beautiful, everyone has to give this album a listen. every single song is a masterpiece. thankful for this man

[@HotStrange]

Joseph D Costa I discovered this album at the end of my middle school years right when it came out. I was about 12 and it just blew me away. Made such a deep connection to it.

[@lightat333]

its special how it makes you feel

[@bragtime1052]

I was two when it was released lol.

[@flozikthasapeson9725]

Never clicked on a video so fast...

[@basedsouljah]

You have very good taste in music lovely pfp

[@aloisbaltazar163]

How could you make an Illinois "exploration" without even mentioning Predatory Wasp, the best song in the entire album?

[@hopelessent.1700]

A it’s quite self explanatory it’s just love...

[@tommyo.3535]

Seer's tower is the best song

[@hopelessent.1700]

Tommy Okuniewski I love those final lyrics “Still I got to the deepest grave, where I go to sleep alone”... It honestly makes the album standout so much more with his performance. I’m surprised that I can listen his 25 min song Impossible Soul many times without getting tired...

[@tommyo.3535]

HOPELESS ENTERTAINMENT I love those lyrics and the song is so spare yet its mood is so captivating. "Impossible Soul" is the work of a madman. So much love and tragedy packed into it. A real journey of a song, nothing else like it

[@dancerarinz556]

It's one of the worst actually...

[@TrevorRekt]

Sad this video didn’t talk about The Predatory Wasp of the Pailsades. I find that one is often one of the most overlooked on the album

[@huntrrams]

Classic album and as a Chicagoan I always love the Chicago song

[@savannahgross126]

a friend recommended this album to me a few months ago, and on a whim i listened to the whole thing in one sitting-the music is just mesmerizing like that. it’s gotten me through some rough times lately and i’m so forever grateful i discovered sufjan and his work.

[@joelontong7449]

In the Aeroplane over sea whould be cool.

[@bacht4799]

Joel Ontong one my favorite albums it's a masterpiece..! 😃

[@joelontong7449]

Fûck A Exactly, it's a masterpiece. Plus Pk4 gave it a 10/10.

[@sudevsen]

Joel Ontong is that a potato?

[@joelontong7449]

Sudev Sen are you making some obscure reference or am I missing something, sorry

[@joelontong7449]

Sudev Sen wait I mean, Lol maybe it's a drum

[@jerimayavondristen9955]

This is a top ten favorite album of all time for me, maybe even number 2 after Kid A.

[@NoorAldayeh]

Remains one of my favorite albums of all time

[@homonymph]

Carrie & Lowell and The Greatest Gift are basically the Oregon state album with all those state references lmao

[@chelseajupiter2103]

How on earth did you not cover Predatory Wasp in this? It is one of the best songs in Sufjan's discography.

[@mildmagician2764]

Closer or unknown pleasures?

[@inthebrokengravity]

This man. His music. His albums. They saved me plenty of times. Thank you, Sufjan Stevens. Keep on making music, please

[@Cherrytea558]

My favourite Sufjan album. Good choice Pitchfork.

[@michaelkennedy9680]

I've never listened to any other album as much as I have this one by a long shot. It's the musical equivalent of damn good crack, but far more addictive and infinitely more worthwhile. There's an intrinsic reason to why he wears angel wings; this is pure and profound elevation.

[@euan4704]

This is by far my favourite album

[@deputypepper]

I live in Jacksonville Illinois lol

[@felipemoreiradasilva4719]

fightsandboobies69 enjoy It for me then

[@franceshelton5809]

As someone from Illinois, I sincerely appreciate this

[@brennenparker4781]

One of my favorite albums! So cool to see you guys doing a video!

[@sairkive]

sigh this album is so so beautiful

[@Divzer]

I fucking love this album, thanks for making this video!

[@ars731]

I love this album. Of course since I live in Illinois. I might be biased. Its still a good album and worth listening to at least once.

[@AlexIsEducational]

Where's the 60 minute documentary?

[@matteoferrari5821]

Thank you so much for this! This is one of my favourite albums

[@jmarc0014]

Discovered Sufjan Stevens months ago because of his songs from Call Me By Your Name, and man, he’s my best music discovery in years! Illinois and Carrie & Lowel are my favourite albums and I play “Casimir Pulaski Day,” “Come On! Feel the Illinoise!,” and “To Be Alone With You” everyday! 😊

[@338684q]

I discovered him 6 years ago.

[@jmarc0014]

Good for you.

[@darkeyesmusic297]

I live in Illinois

[@oarck]

gang

[@Bocqurant]

Through Demented Eyes gaaaaaaaang

[@HotLikeStovez]

Probably my favorite album ever.

[@andremansa1]

This album changed my life. Brilliant! Also OMG HE’S SO BEAUTIFUL

[@michelletaggart157]

I remember five years ago voluntarily failing my biology class to listen to this album again and again and again. Much peace to be had, many buried emotions to be revived.

[@JoshuaKaluba]

This is the greatest album ever made

[@JudgeHill]

Love this album

[@introxgrunt]

FUCK sufjan is such a fantastic musician

[@devildoggo6012]

Decided to revisit this album today and this video randomly appears. A nice compliment.

[@MorsMutual1337]

best sufjan album without a doubt

[@sammykolon3090]

One of my favorite Albums

[@bradkasteler9505]

Subaru Sedans

[@sebastianmacaulay840]

fuck this is a good album. a major influence on me. so glad you guys did this

[@sethhardy7280]

These come up at the best time

[@Gugz-mu1mf]

Incredible album 👏🏼

[@notforsale9488]

One of my favorite albums of all Time. First album to make me feel high, I guess

[@nikolademitri731]

Brings me back to my senior year of high school. I had the biggest crush on him, what with all that talent and those obscenely good looks... sigh.. p4k making me feel like a schoolgirl, again 🤤... Seriously, though, it’s definitely not my favorite of his album’s anymore, but it was the album that converted me to a fan, and started this 13 year love affair I’ve had with his music. Sweet love for Sufjan Stevens! 🙏🏼🙌🏼🙇🏼‍♂️

[@duranjerome]

It is not until now that I truly realize that I never knew the names of any of the songs on this album and only really know the tracks by number lol

[@peanutismint]

Thanks Pitchfork.

[@OhMyGodHeAdmitIt]

still waiting for that mysterious documentary Sufjan!! ;-)

[@Awesomebaconman123]

Neutrel Mill Hotel's Aureoplane Over the Sea And The Microphones Glow Pt. 2 There's an interview on the podcast Song Exploder where the musician Phil Elverum goes into depth on the first song of the album I Want Wind To Blow

[@DannyWonder]

One of the best singer songwriters / artists of all time. Illinois is a top 10 indie album

[@ryankim3299]

man I love this album. his arrangements are 👌👌👌

[@ia1425]

We Need Heaven or Las Vegas

[@matiasflores9043]

Brilliant album, definitely a classic.

[@charliekelly7539]

I have been examining g this album everyday for the 6 years since I first found it

[@toflrost]

im so thankful for sufjan

[@amy-ew1pi]

a very magical and special album

[@boulderarchitect]

I cry to "Casimir Pulaski Day", every time I listen to it, which probably says a lot about me being a softie...but it does get awkward when it comes up on a playlist a work.

[@arono9304]

FINALLY ❤️

[@dinosaursr]

Wonderful album

[@3StarLogo]

My boyfriend showed me this album 5 years ago and realized my best friend had put one of his songs on a mix CD for my 17th bday.

[@macderobo]

Neat

[@FluxFreeman]

No U

[@macderobo]

[@pacolopez5593]

On last whoo-ooh for the pullman

[@boogiemeister9581]

Easily his best album. This album is the first time music made me cry.

[@tommyo.3535]

Magnificent Man Easily? That answer may have been acceptable before March 31, 2015 but Carrie & Lowell exists

[@petermeredith3873]

This made me cry

[@mortalflower1]

What a great album should be: a journey!

[@HodgeProGaming]

this years model by costello would be super cool

[@stevemcqueenii1547]

do wolf parade's debut

[@randallpinkfloyd4857]

Do Pavement's Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain and Slanted and Enchanted

[@loigiap6082]

Sufjan is such a wise man!

[@sudevsen]

O MAH GAAAAAAWD!

[@prod.yungskum2751]

Can you do Ready to Die by the Notorious BIG

[@TheFilmsKaper]

world's saddest song on the saddest banjo by sadjan stevens

[@guilhermevideira1]

Do a Liner Notes about There's a Riot Goin On

[@EclecticoIconoclasta]

Do Gang of Four Entertainment next

[@glenjamieson2524]

I know it's probably just a metaphor, but someone should check under Sufjan's floor boards just to make sure.

[@randallpinkfloyd4857]

Do Broken Social Scene's You Forgot It In People

[@finlayferris3331]

Daft Punk - Homework please that would be awesome

[@morganwood8430]

Pitchthony Forktano here...

[@user-zk3jn7hf1c]

Morgan Wood remember when he reviewed Carrie and Lowell that was rough

[@kattackification]

i love my OG sadboi

[@andrewking071]

Please do death cab for cutie- transatlanticism

[@margooka1963]

good album good video

[@delvingdeeper9380]

Ferrace Wheel!!!

[@rolandpointoh]

uhh yes!

[@mickeypoling6519]

Can you guys do one of these on hospice by the antlers

[@borivojputna4944]

Do Mezzanine by Massive Attacl next.