Sufjan Stevens - Seven Swans

'Seven Swans' is practically lo-fi, based around simply strummed acoustic guitars, banjo, organ, and hushed vocals. It's more akin to laconic Americana troubadours like Will Oldham and Iron & Wine, though no amount of sonic slimming-down can disguise Stevens's knack for crafty arrangements and accessibly quirky songs. Like-minded spirit Daniel Smith of the Danielson Family produced, and other Family members provide accompaniment that's considerably more structured than their own free-wheeling recordings.

1) All the Trees of the Field Will Clap Their Hands (4.14)
2) The Dress Looks Nice On You (2.32)
3) In the Devil's Territory (4.57)
4) To Be Alone With You (2.48)
5) Abraham (2.33)
6) Sister (6.00)
7) Size Too Small (3.04)
8) We Won't Need Legs to Stand (2.16)
9) A Good Man Is Hard to Find (3.16)
10) He Woke Me Up Again (2.43)
11) Seven Swans (6.33)
12) The Transfiguration (5.18)