01. "All the trees of the field will clap their hands" 02. "The dress looks nice on you" 03. "In the devil's territory" 04. "To be alone with you" 05. "Abraham" 06. "Sister" 07. "Size too small" 08. "We won't need legs to stand" 09. "A good man is hard to find" 10. "He woke me up again" 11. "Seven swans" 12. "The transfiguration"
Description:
Seven Swans by Sufjan Stevens, released 1 September 2017, includes the following tracks: "In The Devils Territory", "Abraham", "Size Too Small", "A Good Man Is Hard To Find" and more.
This version of Seven Swans comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -
Recorded at Daniel Smith's home and at the New Jerusalem Rec Room, Clarksboro, NJ, USA.
Features download code for full LP.
"Seven Swans (Reissue)" is a lovingly presented LP edition of one of Sufjan Stevens' most intimate and quietly powerful albums. Originally released in the early 2000s and now reissued by Asthmatic Kitty / Cargo, this vinyl pressing captures the hushed, acoustic character of the recordings with warm, detailed sound and a strong focus on dynamics and space. Centered around delicate fingerpicked guitar, banjo, piano and Stevens' fragile, multi-layered vocals, "Seven Swans" explores themes of faith, doubt, family and transcendence in a series of slow-burning folk songs that gradually reveal their emotional depth. The arrangements remain sparse but richly textured, allowing every whisper, harmony and instrumental nuance to shine through on LP.
Musically, the album moves between intimate bedroom folk, subtle chamber-pop touches and understated spiritual hymns, with songs that build from almost silent beginnings into radiant crescendos. The reissue on vinyl gives these tracks the breathing room they deserve, making it an ideal format for listeners who appreciate immersive, album-oriented listening experiences. The artwork and overall presentation (sleeve, labels and packaging) reflect the restrained, contemplative character of the music and make this edition a rewarding piece for collectors of singer-songwriter and indie-folk releases.
Sufjan Stevens is one of the most influential American indie artists of his generation, known for his ambitious concepts, intricate arrangements and deeply personal songwriting. Over the years, he has gained international acclaim with albums such as "Illinois" and "Carrie & Lowell", whose critical and commercial success cemented his status as a key figure in modern indie and folk music. He has also composed film music and contributed to soundtracks, further extending his artistic reach and recognition.
The LP is released by Asthmatic Kitty in cooperation with Cargo. Asthmatic Kitty is an independent label co-founded by Sufjan Stevens, renowned for its carefully curated roster of experimental, folk and art-pop artists and for high-quality physical editions that pay special attention to sound and packaging. Cargo, as a leading independent distributor, ensures that such niche yet important releases find their audience worldwide, standing for reliable distribution and long-term support of independent music culture. Together they guarantee that this reissue of "Seven Swans" arrives in excellent pressing quality and with a presentation that does justice to the album's enduring significance.
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