Illinois is the second installment in the now abandoned 50 States Project by the one and only Sufjan Stevens where he aimed to make an album for each of the 50 states (only ever completing 2). But Illinois is much more than that. Illinois is a true work of art that has and will emotionally connect with many different people. I truly believe that this is the best album of all time, and when I look at the many albums I’ve listened to, and the many albums to come, I have never heard ... read more
i heard that he made this all while he was on tour for chromakopia (dont quote me on that tho), and like if thats true, thats lowkey insane. either way tho, when you listen to this (if you havent already tho the majority has), take his words and move and dance, its that kinda album. It doesnt take itself too seriously cause it doesnt have to, but anyways, big poe underrated, thats the best song other than ring ring ring, also, mommanem reallly underrated cause like I know its an interlude, but ... read more
Caught the tour and it was insane, tyler throws an insane production live. And looking back, this is fr tyler’s 2nd best album behind Igor (ofc), like i unironically believe that. Take your mask off is literally his best song and there aint a single skip on the entire damn record. straight heat 🔥
The song, Magic, Alive, is one of the most relistenable songs I’ve heard in a long time, Like i’ve unironically played this shit hundreds of times and im still not tired of it, crazy songwriting all over the board tho. Also, All these ppl keep saying its like tpab era kendrick and whatever but imo his style of jazz rap is much different, its his own thing, idk how to put it. although, he does have that vocal variety that kendrick likes to show off, so like, im not denying that there ... read more
Its so intimate and unique, and i lowkey prefer this version of anything ngl