Music Style. Indie/Electronica/Folk/Experimental.
Record Label. Asthmatic Kitty Records.
Nationality: America.
The Age Of Adz has 11 tracks.
Sufjan Steven is flat out independant in his music and his creative freedom is evident on this particular record. He is one of the most creative and expansive artist and he definately sits well in my music collection.
Now the first time i have heard the name Sufjan Stevens was through a Snow Patrol song ''Hands Open'' and it says in the first line on the last verse, Put Sufjan Stevens on and we'll play your favorite song. Ha ha ha. ''Hands Open'' is on the Snow Patrol album ''Eyes Open'', and it come out in 2006.
Before i bought ''The Age Of Adz'', I listened to a Sufjan Stevens album called ''Illinois'' on Xbox Music on the internet and i managed to listen to most of it. I was so impressed with the fact that Sufjan Stevens is very imaginative and his music is different territory compared to what you usually listen to.
If you like Radiohead: Kid A and Athlete: Vehicles and Animals, The Age of Adz is highly recommended and it is a mindblowingly expansive and experimental album. It sounds like this album was quite difficult to make and it must have taken a long time to complete since this record is very detailed and there is so much going on. Now, as a music reviewer and an individual, I quite like a lot of quirky music that breaks the traditional mainstream music barriers and i'm willing to experiment and listen to quite a lot more independant music that is more interesting musically.
The Age of Adz starts of on a mellow and melodic note on the opening track ''Futile Devices'' and it won't be long until it explodes into an electronic extravaganza which will arrive like space invaders on the 2nd track ''Too Much'' with its retro futuristic and animated computer gamey experimentation and it will take you on a rollercoster ride. Make sure you fasten your seat belt.
The Title track is a bit more dramatic, exciting and relaxing at the same time and it goes on for a long time and it focuses on eternity. It is a very epic song.
''Now I Am Older'' is a wee bit atmospheric and a bit more soothing. You can actually have a rest when this song comes on.
''Get Real Get Right'', is a very apocalyptic song that challenges us to get right with God. We must be ready at all times since we do not know when Jesus will come back. Musically, it sounds like it comes from the future and it has a very spacey and cartoony feel. What an awesome song.
''Vesuvius'' continues the wildly imaginative electronica and it is very otherworldly. It will take you into a very futuristic realm. I think it is a fantastic song.
The closing track ''Impossible Soul'' is the longest track and it is the most experimental track on this record. It truly shows that Sufjan Stevens is always willing to exlore and discover new territories along the way. Sufjan Stevens Christian faith is evident on The Age Of Adz and i pray this record will inspire you to live in light of eternity since God's kingdom is coming soon.
You know what, i really really like this album so much and it is soooo mega awesome. It truly satisfies my thirst for independant music that is experimental and i like listening to music that is futuristic. What will this world be like if all the music artists had a lot more creative freedom. This world would be way more colourful and exciting than it is now.
Other Recommended albums.
Athlete: Vehicles And Animals.
Radiohead: Kid A.
David Crowder Band: A Collision.
Gruff Rhys: American Interior.
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