Illinois is the fifth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens. It features songs referencing places, events, and persons related to the U.S. state of Illinois. Illinois is Steven
The original cover of Illinois, with Superman visible
Stevens recorded Illinois in various locations throughout New York City, including Brooklyn's St. Paul's Church.
Sufjan Stevens performing on stage during a tour for Illinois. Stevens and his band the Illinoisemakers wore outfits modeled after those of the cheerleaders of the University of Illinois.
The Blue Marvel edition from 2015.
The Avalanche is a 2006 compilation album by indie rock singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens, consisting of outtakes and other recordings from the sessions for his album Illinois, released the previous ye
Illinois (Sufjan Stevens album)
…Seattle-based musician and producer James McAllister for additional instrumentation and production, and were released in 2006 on the follow-up album The Avalanche: Outtakes and Extras from the Illinois Album. Among these outtakes are three separate recordings of the song "Chicago"—including the "Multiple Personality Disorder Version", which was produced…
Sufjan Stevens The Avalance
Stevens leaps in front of a Chevy Avalanche on the cover drawing
Stevens and band toured dressed in Block I Fighting Illini cheerleading gear
Although Stevens plays most of the music on the album, he invited several friends to guest, such as Rosie Thomas