Inventive, interesting, wish he would have done Missouri and Florida as well. "Chicago," "Decatur," "Jacksonville," "Casimir Pulaski Day" are all great. I think the album runs out of gas about 2/3 of the way in but Sufjan is unique in his sonic soundscapes. Wish he had done a song about my hometown, Olney, and their white squirrels, LOL. Missed him in STL in 2006 touring this album because we had just moved into Bella Luna, our home. Love his first Christmas collection and recommend it to everyone.
One of the best albums by the Stones in the 60s---although unlike so many people, I love Satanic Majesties Request. How they were able to record "Goin' Home" at 11 minutes---broke barriers even though I find it boring. "Lady Jane," "Mother's Little Helper," "Under My Thumb" are the standouts for me.
I liked it and can see the great influence they had on all my favorite New Wave groups.
What can one say? It's from God and St. John Coltrane channeled it.
This guy never got the respect he deserved. Bravo, Gene Clark of Tipton, MO!
One of the best debut albums of all time.
Never have listened to a full album. I like the more “modern” songs than her more traditional takes.
I liked it! Have never listened to a full album by the Isleys. Love the groove.
I listened to this in a Barnes and Noble in 2000 and knew I had to buy it. As someone who was not a country fan, the Malcom Burns production—like Lanois’ on Wrecking Ball-puts Emmylou in a whole other universe. Plus, Emmylou’s songs are so good—her first album that she wrote almost every song except a great Patty Griffin song. Magnificent.
I think the Moody Blues did this kind of music better.
I’m a Neil fan but the general public should like this “ditch” album. I like it much better than Tonight’s the Night, which gets all the accolades from this era.
The guy was a genius. Great album.
The 80s are my fav music era when I came of age. There are so many better new wave albums than this….
Zeppelin experiments with folk. Great stuff. “That’s the Way” was on our wedding playlist.
Uh, I guess I get why this is influential. Definitely different.
