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“Silver & Gold: Songs for Christmas, Vols 6-10” vinyl box set is available now for pre-order, for the first time since its original release in 2012, via Asthmatic Kitty Records.
More info: “**Silver & Gold: Songs for Christmas, Vols. 6-10** expands on the tradition of Sufjan Stevens’ first box-set ”Songs for Christmas, Vols. 1-5“ and features nearly 60-tracks that investigate the canon of devotional hymns and holiday pop songs, as well as 18-original songs from Sufjan.
Two versions of the release are available now for pre-order, and will be released on November 1, 2024. The LP box set features an array of holiday-themed bonus items designed by Sufjan and friends and is available exclusively via the AKR shop. The collection will also be available at record stores as a standalone LP set for the first time, featuring all 5 releases (6 LPs) assembled in a slipcase. This version includes just the albums, with the additional holiday merchandise available only with the AKR vinyl box set.
Inside The Box Set:
- 5 EPs on 6 vinyl records
- Christmas sticker sheet
- Temporary tattoo sheet
- Three paper ornaments (self-assembly with directions)
- An apocalyptic pull-out poster
- A 44-page songbook with lyrics and chord charts (sing along with your friends and enemies)
- A 20-page Christmas coloring book by Stephen Halker
- Hallucinogenic photographs and psychedelic graphic design
- Extensive liner notes (introductory salutations and an essay on the Christmas tree by Sufjan Stevens, and a few theological words on the End Times by Pastor Vito Aiuto)
In addition to the Silver & Gold LP box set, AKR is excited to offer exclusive merchandise inspired by Silver & Gold. Available for pre-order now, choose from a woven blanket, mock-neck shirt, beanie, mug or the Silver & Gold Songbook (now available separately from the box set).”
The album that Sufjan produced for John Legend, “My Favorite Dream”, is out today. You can listen to it here.
On producing the album, Sufjan said recently to the LA Times; “One of the main reasons I decided to do John’s album is because I hadn’t been able to really work on anything outside of self-care and rehabilitation,” he says. “I finally wanted to get back to work, but I didn’t really have the mental capacity to write my own music. This stuff felt wholesome and pure and safe.”
L-O-V-E
Sufjan has produced a new album for John Legend, “My Favorite Dream”. It is an album of sing-alongs & lullabies for kids and families.
The first song, L-O-V-E, is out now. On working with Sufjan, John said; “As I was writing the songs & envisioning what they could sound like fully arranged, I thought, "I wonder if Sufjan Stevens would make a children’s album with me!” I’ve loved Sufjan’s music for nearly 20 years. He’s such a visionary artist, and I knew he would create the dreamy, whimsical soundscapes I wanted. So I reached out. And he said YES. I was so happy because he was my first and only choice. I’m proud to say the entire album is produced by Sufjan Stevens. I’m grateful for his genius. He blessed the album with music beyond my expectations & imagination.“
The 20th-anniversary edition of “Seven Swans” is now out and includes two b-sides, “I Went Dancing With My Sister” and “Waste of What Your Kids Won’t Have.” You can hear the album + b-sides here. A special anniversary edition vinyl is available at indie records stores today.
Also released today are two lyric videos for “To Be Alone With You” and “The Dress Looks Nice on You.” They were created by Rena Johnson using artwork drawn by Marzuki Stevens & animated by Stephen Halker with calligraphy by Laura Normandin.
THANK YOU.
In celebration of the 20th-anniversary of Seven Swans Asthmatic Kitty Records are releasing deluxe versions of the album and a new t-shirt on June 21st. You can pre-order here and read all the details here.THANK YOU. XO
The Original Cast Recording of Illinoise will be released digitally by Nonesuch Records on May 31st. You can hear a preview of “The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades is Out to Get Us!” and “Chicago (Reprise)” today.
Come On Feel The “Illinoise” Musical is now open on Broadway for a limited 16-week run at the St. James Theatre. Tickets for all dates can be found here.
JAVELIN is out today. Thank you for listening. I love you.
This album is dedicated to the light of my life, my beloved partner and best friend Evans Richardson, who passed away in April. He was an absolute gem of a person, full of life, love, laughter, curiosity, integrity, and joy. He was one of those rare and beautiful ones you find only once in a lifetime—precious, impeccable, and absolutely exceptional in every way.
I know relationships can be very difficult sometimes, but it’s always worth it to put in the hard work and care for the ones you love, especially the beautiful ones, who are few and far between. If you happen to find that kind of love, hold it close, hold it tight, savor it, tend to it, and give it everything you’ve got, especially in times of trouble. Be kind, be strong, be patient, be forgiving, be vigorous, be wise, and be yourself. Live every day as if it is your last, with fullness and grace, with reverence and love, with gratitude and joy. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Thank you. I love you. XOS
Looks like I’m getting out of here tomorrow. I’ll continue the work at home and in outpatient therapy. Thanks for following my hospital blog. And thanks for all your prayers and well wishes. Pray for the peace of the world. Be well. Be safe. Be yourself. XOS
Part of the treatment here includes something called “transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.” TENS. I just call it “the zappers……..!” Watch out for them zappers y'all.
Here’s the new single from my album Javelin, “A Running Start.”
More info here.
THANK YOU. I love you. Peace to you.
super stoked about my new Medline © stainless steel toilet commode with padded seat and drop-down arm rests
number 2 is #1 in acute rehab
keep it moving XOS