Full album streaming: b_b sounds_sound and everyone else: http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/23/sufjan-stevens-carrie-lowell-album-stream#img-1
Ha! I just chimed in to reply to tng and tell him that the stand out track is Fourth of July. Killer rhyming scheme on that one.
I think track 2 is one of the best songs I've heard in a long time. I can't stop listening to it. I also like the opening track a lot. I preordered it. I'll be seeing him live on May 7th!
cW, have a listen. The new album drops on the 31st and so far it is amazing. I'm so glad you and Olive will be joining us to see the show. It will be an awesome evening!
I saw Sufjan at the Blind Pig when he was touring for his Michigan album 12 years ago. There was maybe 20 people in the audience that night. He opened with a cover of R.E.M.'s The One I Love. I've been a fan ever since.