![]() ^ a b c d e Sylvester, Nick (March 16, 2004).Archived from the original on 27 August 2010. ^ "Sufjan Stevens All Delighted People".The single features the song "Borderline" as a B-side. "The Dress Looks Nice on You" "The Dress Looks Nice on You"Ī 7" limited edition single of "The Dress Looks Nice on You" was released by Rough Trade in support of the album on March 8, 2004. "Waste of What Your Kids Won’t Have" (with Gregory Paul) "All the Trees of the Field Will Clap Their Hands"ĭenison Witmer, Devin Greenwood & Caithlin De Marrais Seven Swans Reimagined Seven Swans ReimaginedĪll lyrics are written by Sufjan Stevens. Daniel Smith – vocals, bass guitar, and production at his home studio and the New Jerusalem Rec Room in Clarksboro, New Jersey.Sufjan Stevens – composition and performance."All the Trees of the Field Will Clap Their Hands" – 4:14.The lyrics of the title song, "Seven Swans," loosely allude to the events of the Book of Revelation. "A Good Man Is Hard To Find" is based on a first-person account by The Misfit character from Flannery O'Connor short story of the same name. The final song, "Transfiguration", is a "bittersweet note of Jesus' requisite suffering". Abraham, at the last moment and with knife in hand, is stopped by an angel and instead sacrifices a ram to God. "Abraham" references the bible story wherein Abraham is tested by God and told to sacrifice his only son Isaac. Many of the songs on Seven Swans tell stories directly from the Bible. 3 on their 2004 Somewhere Cold Awards Hall of Fame list. In December 2004, American webzine Somewhere Cold ranked Seven Swans No. The Guardian called it "a record of remarkable delicacy" and Spin described the album as sounding "like Elliott Smith after ten years of Sunday school". Seven Swans has a score of 87 out of 100 based on 23 reviews at Metacritic, indicating a "universal acclaim" rating from the site. The album was released on compact disc by Sounds Familyre Records and vinyl LP the vinyl was released by Burnt Toast Vinyl.Ĭritical reception Professional ratings Aggregate scores It was recorded and produced by Daniel C. The songs are primarily "lush acoustic compositions" with Stevens' banjo. It is Stevens' fourth studio album and features songs about Christian spiritual themes, figures such as Abraham, and Christ's Transfiguration. Seven Swans is a folk rock music album by Sufjan Stevens, released on Maon Sounds Familyre Records.
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