Sufjan Stevens – Carrie & Lowell

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Artist: Sufjan Stevens

Title: Carrie & Lowell

Year: 2015

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1. Death with Dignity (3:59)
2. Should Have Known Better (5:07)
3. All of Me Wants All of You (3:41)
4. Drawn to the Blood (3:18)
5. Eugene (2:26)
6. Fourth of July (4:39)
7. The Only Thing (4:44)
8. Carrie & Lowell (3:14)
9. John My Beloved (5:04)
10. No Shade in the Shadow of The Cross (2:40)
11. Blue Bucket of Gold (4:45)

Review

"Carrie & Lowell" by Sufjan Stevens hits you right in the feels, transporting you to a landscape of raw emotion with every strum of his guitar and delicate whisper. Released in 2015, this album is a soul-baring account of grief and the tumultuous rollercoaster of family ties. Named after his mother, Carrie, and stepfather, Lowell, it's like reading his diary; the lyrics bleed with memories of childhood, heartache, and the aching vastness of human loneliness. Stevens strips back the music to its bare bones—just his voice and guitar for much of it—creating an intimate, haunting aura that pulls you into his world.

We're talking about an album that received mad love from critics, many calling it his magnum opus. It landed at number ten on the US Billboard 200, which is no small feat for a record so drenched in melancholy and minimalist beauty. This one’s for anyone who's ever wrestled with their own family ghosts or grappled with the bittersweet dance of remembrance and letting go. Plus, with guest talent like Thomas Bartlett, Sean Carey, and Laura Veirs, the album gains even more depth. "Carrie & Lowell" isn't just an album—it's an emotional journey that stays with you, like a cherished, tattered letter you keep coming back to. - Ivy