Sufjan Stevens - The Ascension [Official Full Album Stream]

[@AsthmaticKitty]

Track listing: 00:00 Make Me An Offer I Cannot Refuse 05:20 Run Away With Me 09:29 Video Game 13:45 Lamentations 17:28 Tell Me You Love Me 21:52 Die Happy 27:40 Ativan 34:13 Ursa Major 37:56 Landslide 43:03 Gilgamesh 46:53 Death Star 50:59 Goodbye To All That 54:47 Sugar 01:02:26 The Ascension 01:08:22 America

[@kurtwhiteley481]

thanks John

[@MarcosNaide]

💖

[@cronaman3196]

its in the description

[@yahstino]

@@cronaman3196 well he put it in the comments as well I guess because unfortunately most people ignore video descriptions

[@mustashfimustakim1847]

Lll Llll

[@that1monk]

I'm putting this comment here so that when someone likes it, I'll remember to listen again. And again.

[@nathanlively6665]

Come back to us ☺️

[@luhkai4971]

It’s about that time

[@tekkzilla619]

That is an offer I can not refuse...

[@monum]

"Don’t make me wait Don’t make me wait too long Don’t make me sing the sad song Come on Sufjan gimme some sugar "

[@jarvetband]

This album is really underrated by both the fans and critics. Not that this has gotten bad reviews, but in my opinion this is right up there with his greatest albums. The more I listen to this the more I realize it. The samples, beats, textures of this album must have taken years to find.

[@Pr0x1mo]

What do you think is his greatest album iyo?

[@jarvetband]

@@Pr0x1mo I'd probably have to say Illinois.

[@Pr0x1mo]

@@jarvetband I can't even say i have a preference, i listen to Carrie/Beginners mind/Age of../this like i listen to these albums back to back

[@jackbusch]

you're right, it's very good!

[@AsthmaticKitty]

Hi everyone - join us Friday morning Sep 25 @ 12AM to listen to the full album from Sufjan, together. CD/2xLP/Tape comes out October 2 - pre-order it at your local record store or wherever you buy records.

[@AsthmaticKitty]

Pre-save / pre-order here sufjanstevens.ffm.to/theascension

[@Pink-ds7xn]

@@AsthmaticKitty Reminder set.. Will the record not be available to buy on Amazon? 🙈🙈🙈🙈 Team Android here...

[@AsthmaticKitty]

@@Pink-ds7xn It definitely will!

[@otolith5]

@@AsthmaticKitty Just preordered on Amazon says not shipping till October 19, can you check on that. Thank you!

[@vincentgrimes2989]

What about Age of Adz on Vinyl?

[@williamclift4142]

welcome to my entire listening catalogue for 2020-2025

[@afdm1995]

5 years canon thingy

[@LizaLumiere]

Same!👍🏻

[@stuartvas1026]

Exactly! Time to loop this until 25!

[@annastroud6176]

DUDE HEY! FANCY MEETING YOU HERE

[@williamclift4142]

@@annastroud6176 HELLO BEAUTIFUL I LOVE YOU

[@Favour.O]

Im so happy. I've never heard an artist like Sufjan before, he's so unique, one of the greatest of our time in my opinion. This album is so diverse and complex. I find it so liberating. It makes me feel high, gives me chills but is also comforting at the same time. It makes me want to cry and dance but also gives me so much peace. I just want to say thank you Sufjan. You are my favourite artist and your music means so much to me. Its helped me in ways I cannot explain and I sincerely wish to meet you one day and see you perform live. It would be magical. Thanks for blessing us with this gift. Im going to enjoy it everyday for the rest of my life. Much love, - F

[@Drive_Far_Away]

The most enigmatic band I have heard is cloud cult..their son stopped breathing when he was two and he died..His name was kaiden and Craig the lead singer his dad made so many songs about his dispair but in light of what happened their are alot of positive songs..breaks my heart check them out.

[@euanssomnoloussounds1569]

@@Drive_Far_Away Cheers, will check them out 😊

[@Drive_Far_Away]

@@euanssomnoloussounds1569 no worries..I would say the best album is feel good ghosts..buts that's debatable lol.

[@WilliamMaranciMashups]

Dad

[@FigK7]

Sufjan Steven's The Ascension, but it's Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

[@miquemarchant1473]

you mean DEAD?

[@IDontKnowCorp]

oh you

[@thedominion6643]

Remix this now

[@erythreanfox1929]

-dy

[@OfficialPrettyLittleLiars]

talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, shit on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it

[@jem6894]

Well said!

[@jgil1966]

hahahahaahahha YES

[@julias8961]

Wait where is this from again?

[@lcs-1]

@@julias8961 lady gaga

[@tekkzilla619]

Actually in the Book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon tells us among many other bits of wisdom, there is nothing new under the sun. That and the fact that vanity is like grasping for the wind...

[@ananthu8909]

All Delighted People raise your hands! Can't wait!

[@AsthmaticKitty]

🤲

[@aldwyncalaguing87]

I will protect myself at all costs for five days just to make sure I'll hear this album.

[@monum]

The 3 days before Ascension Day are called Rogation Days in Western Christianity which comes from the Latin verb rogare, meaning "to ask", which reflects the beseeching of God for the appeasement of his anger and for protection from calamities. Very fitting.

[@picklerick2204]

So basically we are the same person

[@alessandro126]

Are u ok man?

[@luriv37]

He's dead...

[@leeannparry9234]

Thank you for giving a tired, frazzled mom something solid to look forward to during these apocalyptical times, Sufjan.

[@AsthmaticKitty]

Hang in there Leeann" "the mother is the glorious victorious" (even when it doesn't feel like it)

[@ZpayneM]

Vibes. Been a rough year as a parent. Definitely soaking this album up right now.

[@leeannparry9234]

@@AsthmaticKitty thank you. There is a time when the lights will arise...

[@leeannparry9234]

@@ZpayneM I hear you. Keep up the good work!

[@cerb1221]

small goblins

[@jordanmoses]

Can't believe "My Rajneesh" didn't make it into the album...it's magnificent

[@dafyddil]

You're kidding!! Why not?

[@c.r.7448]

It's my favorite so far... I like it more than America

[@lcs-1]

it's not a case of my rajneesh being worse than any song on the album (in fact I'm pretty sure it is/will be better than any of them) it just didn't fit in with the other songs thematically, lyrically and to a lesser extent sonically

[@Saephaan]

David Edwards it’s a B side

[@Saephaan]

David Edwards it didn’t make it because it used lots of stuff from The Age of Adz, it wasn’t anything new really.

[@ZpayneM]

Loving the production and dense layers of sound. Finally, 10 years later, the sequel to Age of Adz we deserve in 2020 🤤 Thank you, Suf ❤️

[@ethanclark2430]

With a hint of “Rabbit” and a dash of “Planetarium”.

[@katherinec4360]

Agreed!!! I loved Age of Adz so much and I’m happy to see a return to this style

[@lauramantis5826]

I really think he is a great composer and never fails its fabulous amazing just amazing 💕

[@ayushagarwal1342]

I don't think this was like The Age of Adz. Sure, it was electronic but Adz was a whole different level of madness. All I can say is that The Ascension is safer, in some sorts. Not necessarily worse or better, but safer. I like both albums though.

[@khwabyda]

Sufjan follow your heart Follow the flame Or fall on the floor 😔❤

[@RootedandtheWingedBook]

Can we talk about how Ativan beautifully this represents severe symptoms of anxiety? That transition from 4:07 with utter noise and chaos (with the heart beat throbbing painfully underneath) into 5:10, when the violin kicks in (representing the person taking Ativan), the noise dies away, as does the heart beat, and the song floats in cooling relief. My own heart throbbed for those who suffer from severe anxiety and similar cases. A beautiful and painfully real summary.

[@deivisson491]

I always thought that the beats in the end of the music reminds a heartbeat. So interesting when they give way to strings, as if the medicine had taken effect.

[@picklerick2204]

Can I like start crying now or should I wait for album to drop

[@lo-ero]

Feel free to cry inappropriately.

[@picklerick2204]

Lorenzo Gatti I am doing that, thanks!!

[@2wayplebney]

Join us!

[@tattoofthesunn795]

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIIE

[@picklerick2204]

Tattoofthesun you made me want to listen fourth of july for the rest of the day😂

[@briansalgado3550]

I love the transition between "Dead star" and "Goodbye to all that" 💛💛

[@lethiapage4767]

Goodbye to all that is my fav track on the album. The music is just joyous. The vocals. The backing vocals. Top down. Cruising the universe on the way to God. It makes me so so happy. I'm new to the Sufjan catalog. I have only heard Illinois and this one so far. I'm working through slowly enough to get a solid feel and really savor each one. May I say? The Ascension has eclipsed Illinois for me. The spiritual themes and the futuristic sounds paired together are just perfection. He's evoking church organy melodies with rave beats and it works. The wrestling of the sacred and the profane. The pleading of Gilgamesh. The wisdom of the Ascension. The panic of Ativan. This is all about the human experience and I'm so in love with it. So anyway Sufjan your music has stirred me so much. I always loved music and I always loved God but my passion for both are new since hearing your stuff. Thank you.

[@Bador]

Didnt really vibe the last projects that Sufjan made. Always listened to it, but it never really clicked with me. But this one clicked. Love a lot of songs from this.

[@pasteldreams5413]

Same. I _loved_ Carrie & Lowell as well as Illinois, but his most recent stuff really wasn't my cup of tea. But this? I love this. This I will be playing on repeat, just like what I did with those two albums.

[@yahstino]

The title track is an absolute masterpiece

[@zad_rasera]

I wish he made more song similar to songs from Illinois/All Delighted People. But I like how he's always evolving his music.

[@liscarpenter5049]

I'm 100% with you. I like that he experiments, but I pretended that the most of the other albums didn't happen and listened to the old ones. Thank you Corona for bringing back Sufjan's ghost of greatness past.

[@OnlyGoodJawn]

He knows people expect the best. As an artist that pressure can be damaging to creating. He handles it fairly well.

[@fluidstatic5564]

A friend of mine recommended this album, calling it a religious experience. Considering he's an atheist, that caught my attention. I have to say I agree with him. Such an incredibly lush, intricate album. Transcendent.

[@TheKylter]

Sufjan, bravo. I've died and been reborn in your music, it's so beautiful, thank you

[@ismaelajqanil4968]

THANK YOU SUFJAN STEVENS AND ASTHMATIC KITTY RECORDS FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL ALBUM

[@TrueWojak]

How does this guy keep the quality up every time? Insane how sincere and talented this guy is

[@MK-it7wk]

Because he drops an album once every like five years haha

[@nrdanger7653]

must be that five year gap between albums

[@gi9156]

listening this album while drawing is on another level...

[@jonjennings1587]

Sufjan weaves his magic in dark times. Cannot stop playing this magical work. Die Happy, Tell me you love me, Run away with me, America and on. A unique force.

[@leo.a112]

I have lots to say about this amazing album but I’ll keep it short: the title track is a masterpiece.

[@lorenaatorres._]

When I listen to Sufjan I feel so glad to be alive! Thank you very much for this 💕

[@exdroiid]

Same

[@morganseaRSM]

Sufjan is my favorite artist

[@morganseaRSM]

For sure

[@matchungo8048]

Always here for the suf

[@elio4444]

Yeah, definitely

[@anagolejshkadjikova6952]

This is the year when Sufjan saved me. Aporia was just a pill. This is a wholesome therapy

[@MrMasterskywalker]

Should I tear my heart out now?

[@euanssomnoloussounds1569]

Absolutely phenomenal. Truely stunned. It’s going to be a grower too which are always my favourite albums, just like Age if Adz.

[@Spasstinette]

This is such a huge artistic and philosophical masterpiece. Sufjan is one of the greatest musicians of our time. So wholesome from so many perspectives. Truly the journey of one who chooses his own true identity and path over the struggling of a prebuilt system of "masters". Thank you for all the art and thoughts you bring into this world. You have truly saved my life at several points in my life through your music. Thank you with all my heart.

[@mouwersor]

I love this psychedelic vibe, the layers, the feelings, just everything about it. There aren't many albums/songs I'm instantly a fan of when listening to it the first time around, but this one is in that select group.

[@shlarry3184]

Hey Sufjan, thanks for being so chill on yt, your gift is not wasted on me.

[@shlarry3184]

I don't know if I love your textures or patterns more.

[@pantalaemon]

Sufjan deliverin the gentle frightening rainbow-shaded apocalypse 2020 been building up to all along.

[@redactedredacted6856]

I can’t wait! I’ve fallen in love with Sufjan’s music over the past year, he’s definitely my favorite musician rn :)

[@thesnoopydance645]

This deserves headphones.

[@opame1560]

this deserves to be played loudly through speakers, so everyone in my village can enjoy it together

[@OfficialSillypooDominoes17]

One or the other

[@Window4503]

Both!

[@ajhoncantara]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@lankyalpaca]

not to be corny but this is the only thing im looking forward to these past few months. this next week is gonna be super hectic for me and i can only think of when all the hassle has slowed down and im listening to this album by the end of next week

[@ananthu8909]

It is not corny at all, my friend. Same here. I hope you love it and have a great end of the week.

[@vandyred8354]

Dude look at you! Telling the truth! I love it haha

[@yellowclouds3722]

be sure to listen to Fleet Foxes Shore, released a week ago

[@ArmelDupas]

So original and authentic as always. Thanks for opening so many gates in humanity.

[@cheapmusicgear]

I don’t know how else to let Sufjan himself know how much I appreciate this album, so I figure I’ll write it as a comment on the official KZbin page. This album is a gift to the world. Thank you for making it. I’m certain I will carry this album with me through the rest of my life.

[@dafyddil]

From one Michigander to another -- love you, Subaru

[@nitsujeknay516]

My comments on this album are inconsequential, but here I have the ability to express them. The statements left here now are only for my own amusement. This is merely how these tracks left me and the urge to take note of this achievement warrants the effort to do so, at least I think it does. The reference to my experience as being an "achievement" speaks towards my willingness to listen. If I confide in music for some sort of extra meaning to the understanding of my existence, then so be it, but who can blame me? What other art form can take you on such an introverted joyride while trying to extrovert itself to the point of seeming to be entertainment? This album does this, and Sufjan Stevens does this every time he puts something out. I have always felt that with all of his music there is the invitation to bring in a hefty variety of fans with many not knowing why. I can not cast down the ignorance within his fan base because their seems to be a deliberate intent for the particular appeal his music offers. For me, there is an obvious balance of what the current times may consider to be "Pop" mixed with lyrical contextualism that contradicts the algorithm most record labels adhere to. Some may find it maddening to realize that not only basic messages can be catchy. Fans of this artist know to look past this capitalist mirage to arrive in a place music was meant to put you in. The wonderment, curiosity of contradicting constants, and overall joy in music is alive and well within this album and it is not my opinion that I wish to express here, instead I offer my gratitude.

[@milesteg8627]

a heartbreaking work of staggering genius. thank the gods for Sufjan's music

[@audgeify]

I’m complete awe of this human. The flow is a story I don’t want to end just like Carrie and Lowell. I ride float and levitate through it as if waves are carrying my spirit. The beauty and embodiment of it floods my eyes and my heart beats to its rhythm. Such amazing talents which speaks to my soul. Leaves me emotional yet stable, hopeful and dream evoking ...fulfilling my imaginations wildest visions in music form. What a perfect soundtrack for the mind. In love all over again. This is truly magic and such a gift. Thank you 🙏🏼❤️✨Sufjan. Bless your mind and talents. Grateful for sharing your gift. Mind body and soul bending I can’t help but to dance and leave my body as mind travels.

[@sevenfaces]

The way I cry from Tell Me You Love Me through The Ascension every time I listen 😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️ THANK YOU, SUFJAN. NOW I CAN DIE HAPPY.

[@starsilhouettes7980]

king of nostalgic music

[@sanfordcurtis8242]

This album was widely underrated by everyone when it was released. People will realise that it’s a work of genius in 5-10 years time.

[@IamHenryK]

I feel like a lot of people finally caught up with Age of Adz. They'll catch up with this one too

[@pantalaemon]

i think you might be at least partly right -- idk if people will look back on it as like a lost gem later, but i definitely think it will gain more acclaim over time. it's got a lot to love about it, even considering the high bar sufjan's previous work has set. he hasn't made anything this expansive since illinois; it's like if illinois was recorded in a solarpunk world.

[@npuffer]

Wow. Sufjan Stevens casually slips in and out of genres and completely owns it. I've been a fan since Michigan. Thanks for the great music!!

[@markplank5929]

Transcends... anticipation on vinyl. My goodness, his artistry is so moving to the heart & soul.

[@marinadearaujo7268]

Has anyone else been dancing to Death Star/Goodbye to all that/Sugar since Friday?

[@moodyangel]

god lamentations is so beautiful.

[@arongebremeskel6501]

2 minutes in and it's already magical!

[@BevisFriend2010]

Such a diverse Artist. Fantastically inspirational.

[@JDoradoTube]

I AM EMOTIONALLY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL THIS ALBUM PREMIERES

[@deesande46]

This is such a thoughtfully well-done album. Something for everyone! If the next album delves further into a much darker tone as hinted by some of the songs in the last half of this album.....this album is just unforgettable.........

[@mikoajkalinowski9050]

The mesmerizing art of Sufjan Stevens allows you to look at music differently. Thx Sufjan!

[@hirodaro]

Thank, every morning I wake up and Sufjan Stevens exists.

[@markpoundmusic]

Transcendent! Thank you Sufjan x

[@euanssomnoloussounds1569]

Stevens has the courage to call it out as it is. Too many people are saying ‘hold in there’ and ‘that’s just life, it’s not fair’ well you know fuckin what, things are bad, very bad and it’s ok not to be ok. This albums a masterpiece. I think all his albums are but this one is special. Thank you Sufjan. One more thing on my mind is that this album reminds me of when Kid A came out and a lot of Radiohead fans weren’t happy. Well look at it now, it’s probably seen as their Classic. Talk Talk too with ‘Spirit of Eden’ and ‘Laughing Stock’. They pushed the boundary’s of what music can and should be x

[@euanssomnoloussounds1569]

Frank Crump yeah possibly mate. The Age of Adz was incredible. Maybe this is his second moment? I don’t know another artist/band to have a second ‘Kid A moment’

[@ghoulette_anahi]

This was another level of spectacular! Amazing! Sufjan is a musical genius!

[@cassiobuendia8089]

Sufi, we love you!

[@mabooification]

how can you be such a genius?

[@emilyr1582]

been saving up my tears this month just for this :)

[@murrduckulous]

... and the beloved community rejoices. such a thing of holy beauty

[@knxknxmshrm]

QUE ARTEEEE, ALBUM DEL AÑO, NO TE MERECEMOS DIOS UWU Saludos a la raza de hablahispana que estuvo en el chat en vivo los quiero mucho

[@erebeuve]

jsjsjs... úwù

[@CesarHernandez-wp4zq]

No te merecemos Sufjan, perdona nuestros pecados.

[@callipygianyes]

Like fine wine it tastes better over time. Repeated the album 5 times now and I think i won't listen to anything else soon. So so so good. As always!!!

[@rxff5121]

This will be out on my brothers birthday, cant wait to listen to it !!

[@SephTunes]

Music is so complex. Ate some mushrooms and put this on repeat. My mind...

[@Dlovellpf]

Beautiful, thankyou Sufjan, thankyou 🙌🏻 How can one artist be so prolific?! Incredible talents, keep on keeping on!

[@ciennashort7218]

One of the only good things about 2020.

[@yellowclouds3722]

As well as Fleet Foxes "Shore" which came out in the same week

[@rainyowl]

an album has never felt more necessary. thank u king, can't wait to sadjam tonight

[@troygoss6400]

This work is mindblowing. So much going on, multiple level messages like a metaphysical download. All I can say it is art/magic🕉♾♊

[@juliadavidson9508]

One last "whoo-hoo!" for The Ascension

[@susannamildeberg7416]

first time listening to this full album thoroughly and ...it's heavenly! 🥰 besides the new, but still Sufjan soundscape that again speaks to me on another (maybe spiritual?) level, loving the accompanying artwork, too. a masterpiece, truly. 🥰

[@berlinlee421]

It's my bday on sep 25 😍😍 I remember listening to his DEATH WITH DIGNITY while watching THIS IS US in which opening scene was they celebrating Jack's bday with this song in the background 😊

[@supertavio2]

It's my birthday on Sep 25 too!!

[@dogwalk3]

early happy bday, fellas!

[@supertavio2]

@@dogwalk3 Thank you!!💙

[@minimalist.twinkle]

Happy Birthday to both of you...

[@supertavio2]

@@minimalist.twinkle Thank yoou! 💙 Just waiting for the album release now

[@marinadearaujo7268]

Amazing!!! Best record of the year for sure! Thank you, Sufjan!!! Cheers from Brazil! :)

[@atlantafilmseries]

Can't stop listening. Maybe the most beautiful album yet?

[@KnockManJo]

It's good, but Sufjan shines the brightest with his acoustic folk in my opinion

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

@@KnockManJo right, carrie and lowell is a true masterpiece

[@AB-yp4ll]

I LOVE this album cover! All of his album covers are great, but I just especially like his one for some reason

[@halemohalemo5741]

This is 3d art

[@pantalaemon]

man, i'm not always crazy about sufjan's lyrics on this album, but the absolute hugeness and lushness of the album's production is fucking breathtaking. it grows on you so much over successive listens.

[@kenperyman3057]

I hope I'll find myself stuck at the lights with a boy racer blasting this one day. That would be wonderful.

[@Diegoalejandropssss]

Now the 2020 officially meets art.

[@unclejohnthezef]

I'm already crying, anyone want to join me

[@papaya3642]

this was the only reason i was excited to start school. once i started school it would be a month later that i get this beautiful album and now it’s here

[@justinphillips9160]

I swear this guy drops an album every few months. When he's singing on the tracks, I'M HERE FOR IT!

[@oldskoolarcade]

Sufjan Steven's albums always take me a few listens to appreciate all the depth of the songs, but the art for each song in this video was lovely right from the start! Will report back after listening about 20+ times.

[@pantonal]

All thanks and praise 2 God

[@typesabadly]

Thank you Sufjan once again. Absolute therapy through musical empathy!

[@NapnCat]

Only on the first track so far, but I must say that I remember getting the Age of Adz the day it dropped and how head over heels I fell for that record. I'm very pleased, thank you Sufjan.

[@vandyred8354]

Power on man. This album is great. A real piece of art. Worthy. Blows everything else out of the dirty water. . Ja ja ha genius.

[@PhilFoal]

Can't wait to ascend

[@ToneTraveler]

I really like this album. My intro was Greetings From Michigan. I was back visiting family there and heard it when that album was new. Couldn’t believe as a fellow Michigander that I had not heard of him. Still have yet to see him live. Always interesting and a different musical adventure with every album.

[@betanij]

Meditative and very nice atmosphere / soundscapes

[@ronivalencia8352]

Holy s this album blow my mind

[@pmambientworks4727]

My favourite song is "Tell Me You Love Me". I love the grand ending.

[@caspergorman5327]

Your music inspires me. It makes me try to be a better person. and i am trying. thank you, thank you. i've leaned on this album so much because it's healing. Thank You

[@King_of_carrot_flowers]

The end of 'Goodbye to all that' is sublime.

[@aureapuella7412]

This is beautiful Sufjan ❤️ Thank you for giving us this

[@veganvampire2709]

Sufjan, this album has been my go to everytime I wish to hear something pure, something outside of the norm, I truly commend you for making us a piece such as this, I regret to say that I havent even listened to the entire album, BUT everytime I listen to this album I begin it from the start. Thank you for being a true rockstar to our generation, you inspire me to be a better man, and I think that means more then any amount of views or money you would make off of a mainstream album, You're a Legend 💪😎👍

[@marshwort]

ok, it may have taken me three months, but now i love this album :)