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
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.
Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond was one of several collaborators on Illinois and also opened for Stevens on his subsequent tour
The Age of Adz is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens, released on October 12, 2010, by Asthmatic Kitty. It was Stevens' first song-based full-length album in five year
Stevens' musical interests shifted dramatically after Illinois—he is seen here in 2011 wearing a colorful light-up outfit that fits the obscure electronic themes of The Age of Adz