Seven Swans

Fourth studio album from Michigan-born singer songwriter Sufjan Stevens. Although the follow up to 2003's acclaimed 'Greetings From Michigan', this album was actually recorded in 2000. Stevens delivers more powerful folk-pop in his own unique style, including the single 'Dress Looks Nice On You'.

Spin (p.108)
- "ME FIRST slides gently rolling beats and Grandaddy-esque swoosh under irresistible choruses and slide guitar." - Grade: B+

Entertainment Weekly (3/19/04, p.66)
- "His melodies are deceptively simple but utterly beguiling..." - Grade: A-

Mojo (p.105)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "These are blissfully executed missives of faith and love - both spiritual and corporeal - anchored by Stevens' spartan banjo-led arrangements and a voice that's tremulous yet brave."

Uncut (4/04, p.92)
- 4 stars out of 5 - "All the requisite signifiers are in place: spare, brittle melodies; a hushed intimacy, where every squeak of fingertip on strings resonates."

Uncut (p.74)
- Ranked #24 in Uncut's "Best New Albums of 2004" - "[A] delirious baptism of mystical chamber-pop..."

Magnet (p.109)
- "The scrape of a guitar pick on wire is pristinely captured as poems of love, family and spirituality unfold....It's actually quite remarkable."

CMJ (3/15/04, p.5)
- "The title track and closer 'The Transfiguration' sprawl beautifully, rounding out the record with chants so emotionally gripping it's unholy....Stevens has crafted a heavenly record."