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Universal acclaim- based on 792 Ratings
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Positive: 721 out of 792
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Mixed: 16 out of 792
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Negative: 55 out of 792
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sophiepJan 6, 2006it is poo
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DavidOJul 4, 2006
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RHCaNov 30, 2005The first hint is the 100+ word titles -- how clever; the second hint is the relentless keyboards; the third is the sophmoric lyrics -- this album is garbage. The critics pulled one over on the hipsters again....thekid.
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PatrickRFeb 2, 2006banal, pretentious, obscure (intentional or the result of lack of talent?), musically simplistic - overall very irritating
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GiuseppeRJul 7, 2006
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JeffDNov 11, 2005
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LFNov 17, 2005aaaaaaaaaaargh!! this is crap.
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ChrissieSJul 9, 2005This album is recycled and boring. You hear one track and you've heard them all.
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adriCJul 13, 2006hyped
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louislNov 22, 2005nice subject matter but the music is pendantic.the themes tend to sound similar and there's no development within.
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garyzDec 29, 2005crap
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ACriticOct 31, 2005
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dudeguyApr 25, 2006I don't get it. Does nobody else find the whole albums-about-states bit a little cheap? To be honest, I was relieved to find that the music was equally unthoughtful. Other comments: extra instruments don't make your music profound, the songs are repetitive, depressive does not imply touching ... aaeh, it just makes me squirm. This album was unnecessary.
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Oct 31, 2018Disappointing. Those who chose to listen intelligently to Sufjan's music will recognise that failure to deliver a high quality product to his viewers. This has ruined my day.
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Aug 5, 2021A flawless, captivating, and creative album that sounds simultaneously beautiful and cool at the same time. A must-listen for indie fans.
Awards & Rankings
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There's a distinct community theater vibe to the whole affair... but the majority of Illinois is alarmingly earnest.
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Stevens is simply one of the most talented artists creating music right now, period.
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Exhausting, enthralling, disorientating, celebratory, and contemplative, Sufjan Stevens has delivered another album that will keep us listening and educated till Christmas.