Yo, Sufjan Stevens can do whatever the hell he wants. He doesn't miss, even when he attempts the outlandish. Speaking of outlandish: over the course of roughly ten years, Stevens recorded 100 Christmas songs and released them in two massive sets, Songs for Christmas and Silver and Gold: Songs for Christmas. That's 10 volumes of yuletide cheer. For Stevens, who identifies as a Christian, these songs, many of which are more obscure religious tracks (alongside powerful originals and some odd treats), are part of his spiritual identity and his longing for connection with his mother. And, with the delicate care taken here on each remarkable track, it shows. In these 100 songs, Stevens runs the gamut of emotions and musical styles. One thing is certain, for Stevens, this is no mere exercise in frivolity or irony.
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