For an artist who has consistently startled and left his listener craving for more, Sufjan Stevens has become on the most fascinating composers of emotionally tendered, ever adapting music of the 21st Century. His composure in creating heart-rendering structures laden with blissful melodies has become so natural within his music, whatever direction he is to take, that simple factor will remain and touch.
With ‘Carrie & Lowell‘, a return to his folk roots is expected. The release of ‘No Shade in The Shadow of The Cross‘, takes the gentle beauty of chords heard on ‘Michigan‘ and Sufjan’s high, almost whispering vocal and instantly immerses you into Stevens’ mind.
You can never predict Sufjan Stevens’ next move, that is what’s exciting. All that can be expected is that Stevens’ delivers a deeply personal and encompassing record that, like previous, sounds completely novel in his catalogue.
The Fat Angel Sings 