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The quiet, psalm-like music arrived less than a year after his 2003 breakthrough album, ‘\u003cem\u003eMichigan\u003c\/em\u003e’ and his much-publicized announcement to write an album for each of the 50 states. Just as wider audiences were becoming acquainted with the ever-evolving artist—who had, by this point, released a lo-fi folk-pop collage (2000’s ‘\u003cem\u003eA Sun Came\u003c\/em\u003e’), a Zodiac-inspired electronic suite (2001’s ‘\u003cem\u003eEnjoy Your Rabbit\u003c\/em\u003e’), and a grand, orchestral epic to kickstart his exploration of the country (‘\u003cem\u003eMichigan\u003c\/em\u003e’)—he re-introduced himself in hushed tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite cultivating a vast influence that spans genres, ‘\u003cem\u003eSeven Swans\u003c\/em\u003e’ is defined by its sense of intimacy. Think of it as Stevens’ self-penned book of prayer, a talisman that’s never been far from reach. This was a time in his career when his songwriting dealt explicitly with themes of Christianity, and his stark performances helped bring the celestial down to earth. Staples of his songbook like “\u003cem\u003eThe Dress Looks Nice on You\u003c\/em\u003e” and “\u003cem\u003eTo Be Alone With You\u003c\/em\u003e” are disarming in their gentleness, and for every gesture toward a divine presence, Stevens knew how to balance it with a vulnerable expression of humanity, using the language of love songs to outline the shadow of uncertainty in devoting ourselves to something bigger. Listening to ‘\u003cem\u003eSeven Swans\u003c\/em\u003e’ leaves us with enough hope, mystery, and wisdom to make it feel alive and exalting whenever we return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of this now-beloved piece of Sufjan’s catalogue, \u003cstrong\u003eAKR\u003c\/strong\u003e is releasing a Dinked Edition exclusive. 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