Sufjan Stevens: Michigan

If you love Illinois, you're gonna like Michigan, Ole Suf-boy's home state and initial foray in to the much-discussed 50 states project. Though it is stylistically similar to it's follower, the album is little less dense and melodically developed, with fewer ensemble-oriented tunes and more of a solo and rock-band feel.

Highlights:

• "Flint" -- one of Suf's better solo piano ballads
  
• "For the Widows..." -- Banjo!
  
• "The Upper Peninsula" -- excellent vocal harmonies, and great band feel
  
• "Detroit, Lift Up..." -- Poly-rhythm madness you know and love

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Sufjan Stevens: Michigan