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Enjoy Your Rabbit

Sufjan Stevens · 2001

79 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · classical · electronic

A whimsical blend of electronic textures and orchestral arrangements weave through playful narratives about the Chinese zodiac.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical narratives with playful tones
  • dynamic progression with emotional peaks
  • long-form storytelling through varied pacing
  • headphone detail hunting for textures

Maybe skip if you want

  • instant gratification seekers
  • short attention span listeners

Where this album fits

Career context
Enjoy Your Rabbit is Sufjan Stevens' second album, released in 2001 after his debut, A Sun Came. At this point in his career, he was beginning to establish his unique style, merging folk sensibilities with experimental sounds. This album serves as an early indication of Stevens' ambitious approach to storytelling within music.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron & Wine· Andrew Bird· Fleet Foxes

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Year of the Asthmatic Cat 0:24
  • 2 Year of the Monkey 4:20
  • 3 Year of the Rat 8:22
  • 4 Year of the Ox 4:01
  • 5 Year of the Boar 3:55
  • 6 Year of the Tiger 4:24
  • 7 Year of the Snake 6:47
  • 8 Year of the Sheep 3:34
  • 9 Year of the Rooster 6:24
  • 10 Year of the Dragon 9:26
  • 11 Enjoy Your Rabbit 4:47
  • 12 Year of the Dog 4:52
  • 13 Year of the Horse 13:18
  • 14 Year of Our Lord 4:30

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