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Stevenss 50 States Project ended abruptly, though, such was the restlessness of his interests.
His method is ever-changing, but his drive always seems to simply share and appreciate beauty.
Still, the man himself can feel far away and unknowable.
A Facebook page titled Is This Sufjan Stevens Song Gay or About God?
Either because of this or in spite of it, Stevenss art has become less abstract.
America is a protest anthem disguised as a conversation with God.
Sufjan callsThe Ascensionhis protest album, but its also the closest thing to pop music hes ever made.
The Ascensionwears simplicity and directness well until it doesnt.
Elsewhere, repetition can be cloying.
The highs are stratospheric if you have the patience to wait for the payoff.
He finds no resolution in the end for these concerns.
The song floats away on voices singing, What now?
If you dont believe in raptures and resurrections, thats a kind of immortality.
