Javelin
Sufjan Stevens · 2023
42 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · classical · electronic
A vibrant tapestry of folk and electronic sounds woven with introspective lyrics and lush arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective moments for reflection
- engaging narratives that unfold gradually
- headphone immersion for rich details
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 6, 2023, 'Javelin' is Sufjan Stevens' first studio album since 'The Ascension' (2020), marking a return to his layered storytelling and eclectic soundscapes. This album further solidifies his evolution as an artist who blends personal reflection with broader themes, continuing to explore new musical territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· Andrew Bird· Fleet Foxes
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Ascension — It continues the electronic experimentation and introspective themes found in Javelin.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Goodbye Evergreen".
- 1 Goodbye Evergreen Start here 3:35
- 2 A Running Start 4:21
- 3 Will Anybody Ever Love Me? 4:09
- 4 Everything That Rises 4:59
- 5 Genuflecting Ghost 3:32
- 6 My Red Little Fox 3:42
- 7 So You Are Tired 4:49
- 8 Javelin (To Have and to Hold) 1:52
- 9 Shit Talk 8:31
- 10 There’s a World 2:29
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