Welcome to the 25th Songs of the Week of 2023. Songs of the Week was on hiatus for the last month because Wendy and I were on a much needed vacation to England and Iceland.
Sufjan Stevens has announced a new album, "Javelin" on Asthmatic Kitty, and shared its first single, “So You Are Tired,” via a lyric video. It’s being billed as Stevens’ first full on singer/songwriter solo folk album since 2015’s acclaimed "Carrie & Lowell."
Composed by Sufjan Stevens, the Reflections soundtrack is virtuosic and a pleasant listen but on its own the album feels indistinct and largely forgettable.
Composer and songwriter Sufjan Stevens released a new collaborated album with Timo Andres and Conor Hanick. The album is titled “Reflections” and released on streaming platforms in May of 2023. I first listened to “Reflections” while commuting on the blueline home. I picked out an ambient mix made by Spotify, hoping to find something relaxing.
Photo: Dawn Miller At this stage in his career you would forgive even Sufjan Stevens for struggling to keep up with his own output. A masterful songwriter, composer, performer and collaborator, his collected body of work is now close to requiring a dedicated cataloguing system..