The Age of Adz
Sufjan Stevens · 2010
74 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · classical · electronic
Orchestral arrangements intertwine with electronic textures, creating an expansive and introspective soundscape that challenges genre boundaries.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks introspective soundscapes for reflection wave-like pacing with contrasts
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'The Age of Adz' marked Sufjan Stevens' return after a five-year hiatus following 'Illinois'. This album showcased his artistic evolution as he embraced a more electronic and avant-garde approach, moving away from the folk and orchestral sounds of his earlier work.
- If you like
- alternative rock, classical, electronic
The Age of Adz is an album by Sufjan Stevens, released in 2010. Orchestral arrangements intertwine with electronic textures, creating an expansive and introspective soundscape that challenges genre boundaries. The album received critical acclaim, debuting at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album. Its ambitious scope and unique blend of genres influenced a wave of indie artists exploring similar sonic territories. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Age of Adz sound like?
Orchestral arrangements intertwine with electronic textures, creating an expansive and introspective soundscape that challenges genre boundaries. Rooted in alternative rock and classical.
What makes The Age of Adz by Sufjan Stevens notable?
The album received critical acclaim, debuting at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album. Its ambitious scope and unique blend of genres influenced a wave of indie artists exploring similar sonic territories. Released in 2010, 'The Age of Adz' marked Sufjan Stevens' return after a five-year hiatus following 'Illinois'. This album showcased his artistic evolution as he embraced a more electronic and avant-garde approach, moving away from the folk and orchestral sounds of his earlier work.
Who is The Age of Adz for?
The Age of Adz works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, introspective soundscapes for reflection and wave-like pacing with contrasts.
How many songs are on The Age of Adz?
The Age of Adz has 11 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Futile Devices Standout 2:11
- 2 Too Much 6:43
- 3 Age of Adz 7:59
- 4 I Walked 5:00
- 5 Now That I’m Older 4:55
- 6 Get Real Get Right 5:10
- 7 Bad Communication 2:24
- 8 Vesuvius 5:26
- 9 All for Myself 2:55
- 10 I Want to Be Well Standout 6:26
- 11 Impossible Soul Standout 25:34
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
74 min 48 sec
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