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Aporia

Sufjan Stevens · 2020

42 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock · classical · electronic

Aporia blends ethereal soundscapes with contemplative melodies, creating a reflective sonic journey through themes of existence and connection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal soundscapes for reflection
  • brief meditations on existence
  • contemplative melodies for solitude
  • transcendent moments of connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, energetic tracks
  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2020, Sufjan Stevens was in a phase of collaboration and experimentation, following his acclaimed 2015 album 'Carrie & Lowell'. 'Aporia' is a joint project with Lowell Brams, marking their first collaborative release in this capacity, showcasing Stevens' continued evolution as an artist who blurs genre boundaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron & Wine· Andrew Bird· Fleet Foxes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ousia 2:33
  • 2 What It Takes 3:24
  • 3 Disinheritance 1:13
  • 4 Agathon 3:03
  • 5 Determined Outcome 2:13
  • 6 Misology 1:50
  • 7 Afterworld Alliance 2:47
  • 8 Palinodes 0:33
  • 9 Backhanded Cloud 1:26
  • 10 Glorious You 1:50
  • 11 For Raymond Scott 0:35
  • 12 Matronymic 0:58
  • 13 The Red Desert 2:54
  • 14 Conciliation 1:20
  • 15 Ataraxia 1:13
  • 16 The Unlimited 2:14
  • 17 The Runaround 3:35
  • 18 Climb That Mountain 3:00
  • 19 Captain Praxis 2:14
  • 20 Eudaimonia 2:20
  • 21 The Lydian Ring 1:03

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