Sufjan Stevens Sings of Grief, Death, Love & Forgiveness on Carrie & Lowell (Review) Stripped of his usual pomp, Sufjan’s latest explores his relationship with his troubled mother with grace, compassion, and brutal honesty. Apr 3, 2015 Best of Opus Music
All Delighted People EP by Sufjan Stevens (Review) “All Delighted People” contains some of the most ambitious music Sufjan has recorded to date, but it’s still just as heartfelt and poignant as ever. Aug 27, 2010 Music
Psychic Temple by Chris Schlarb (Review) A meticulously crafted album that straddles the lines between jazz, folk, and psychedelia. Dec 10, 2010 Music
Songs for Christmas by Sufjan Stevens (Review) I’ve heard most of the songs on here before, countless times. But I had never heard them like this, in such a sublime context. Dec 17, 2006 Best of Opus Music
Shapes and Sizes by Shapes And Sizes (Review) There’s something infectious, toe-tapping, and even joyous about the album as a whole. Jul 19, 2006 Music
Illinois by Sufjan Stevens (Review) This album has been like a breath of fresh air for me, even bringing me close to tears during some of the more haunting passages. Jun 5, 2005 Music
Poison & Snakes by Liz Janes (Review) Closer listening reveals that each song is a tiny world unto itself, full of its own intricate little details. Oct 17, 2004 Music
Michigan by Sufjan Stevens (Review) Stevens’ love for crafting beautiful, complex arrangements is still in full effect. May 23, 2005 Music
Done Gone Fire by Liz Janes (Review) As poised and fully realized a debut as you’re ever likely to come across. May 5, 2002 Music
We Haven’t Just Been Told, We Have Been Loved by Half-Handed Cloud (Review) These songs are immediately compelling, perfectly rounded out, and though always brief, never feel truncated or half-done. Dec 23, 2002 Music
To Spirit Back the Mews: An Asthmatic Kitty Compilation by Various Artists (Review) 90% of this comp is filled with beautiful, lo-fi treasures. Apr 14, 2002 Music
Enjoy Your Rabbit by Sufjan Stevens (Review) Sufjan Stevens displays a real knack for taking his arsenal of abstract sounds and letting them go wild without damaging his music’s integrity. Oct 28, 2001 Music
Learning About Your Scale by Half-Handed Cloud (Review) Criticizing John Ringhofer for making strange music is pointless because it’s obvious he has no intent to do otherwise. Apr 14, 2002 Music