Sufjan Stevens - The Ascension [Official Full Album Stream] 

Track listing: 00:00 Make Me An Offer I Cannot Refuse 05:20 Run Away With Me 09:29 Video Game 13:45 Lamentations 17:28 Tell Me You Love Me 21:52 Die Happy 27:40 Ativan 34:13 Ursa Major 37:56 Landslide 43:03 Gilgamesh 46:53 Death Star 50:59 Goodbye To All That 54:47 Sugar 01:02:26 The Ascension 01:08:22 America

I'm putting this comment here so that when someone likes it, I'll remember to listen again. And again.

"Don’t make me wait Don’t make me wait too long Don’t make me sing the sad song Come on Sufjan gimme some sugar "

welcome to my entire listening catalogue for 2020-2025

talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, shit on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it

Dad

This album is really underrated by both the fans and critics. Not that this has gotten bad reviews, but in my opinion this is right up there with his greatest albums. The more I listen to this the more I realize it. The samples, beats, textures of this album must have taken years to find.

Hi everyone - join us Friday morning Sep 25 @ 12AM to listen to the full album from Sufjan, together. CD/2xLP/Tape comes out October 2 - pre-order it at your local record store or wherever you buy records.

I will protect myself at all costs for five days just to make sure I'll hear this album.

Can't believe "My Rajneesh" didn't make it into the album...it's magnificent

Im so happy. I've never heard an artist like Sufjan before, he's so unique, one of the greatest of our time in my opinion. This album is so diverse and complex. I find it so liberating. It makes me feel high, gives me chills but is also comforting at the same time. It makes me want to cry and dance but also gives me so much peace. I just want to say thank you Sufjan. You are my favourite artist and your music means so much to me. Its helped me in ways I cannot explain and I sincerely wish to meet you one day and see you perform live. It would be magical. Thanks for blessing us with this gift. Im going to enjoy it everyday for the rest of my life. Much love, - F

Thank you for giving a tired, frazzled mom something solid to look forward to during these apocalyptical times, Sufjan.

All Delighted People raise your hands! Can't wait!

Can we talk about how Ativan beautifully this represents severe symptoms of anxiety? That transition from 4:07 with utter noise and chaos (with the heart beat throbbing painfully underneath) into 5:10, when the violin kicks in (representing the person taking Ativan), the noise dies away, as does the heart beat, and the song floats in cooling relief. My own heart throbbed for those who suffer from severe anxiety and similar cases. A beautiful and painfully real summary.

Loving the production and dense layers of sound. Finally, 10 years later, the sequel to Age of Adz we deserve in 2020 🤤 Thank you, Suf ❤️

Sufjan follow your heart Follow the flame Or fall on the floor 😔❤

Didnt really vibe the last projects that Sufjan made. Always listened to it, but it never really clicked with me. But this one clicked. Love a lot of songs from this.

Sufjan is my favorite artist

This is the year when Sufjan saved me. Aporia was just a pill. This is a wholesome therapy

I love the transition between "Dead star" and "Goodbye to all that" 💛💛

This deserves headphones.

god lamentations is so beautiful.

Sufjan, bravo. I've died and been reborn in your music, it's so beautiful, thank you

Stevens has the courage to call it out as it is. Too many people are saying ‘hold in there’ and ‘that’s just life, it’s not fair’ well you know fuckin what, things are bad, very bad and it’s ok not to be ok. This albums a masterpiece. I think all his albums are but this one is special. Thank you Sufjan. One more thing on my mind is that this album reminds me of when Kid A came out and a lot of Radiohead fans weren’t happy. Well look at it now, it’s probably seen as their Classic. Talk Talk too with ‘Spirit of Eden’ and ‘Laughing Stock’. They pushed the boundary’s of what music can and should be x

I have lots to say about this amazing album but I’ll keep it short: the title track is a masterpiece.

listening this album while drawing is on another level...

THANK YOU SUFJAN STEVENS AND ASTHMATIC KITTY RECORDS FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL ALBUM

I AM EMOTIONALLY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL THIS ALBUM PREMIERES

How does this guy keep the quality up every time? Insane how sincere and talented this guy is

Sufjan weaves his magic in dark times. Cannot stop playing this magical work. Die Happy, Tell me you love me, Run away with me, America and on. A unique force.

Sufjan deliverin the gentle frightening rainbow-shaded apocalypse 2020 been building up to all along.

Always here for the suf

Once, some fool said "music is dead. Everything has been done". I said "maybe the music in you is dead, but music will never die." The potential for human achievement is infinite. I believe it is so for a reason. It is revealing something which lies behind the veil, something which wants to be seen without showing itself, and so, manifests in life; inexplicable, impossible, illogical life.

This album was widely underrated by everyone when it was released. People will realise that it’s a work of genius in 5-10 years time.

From one Michigander to another -- love you, Subaru

When I listen to Sufjan I feel so glad to be alive! Thank you very much for this 💕

Music is so complex. Ate some mushrooms and put this on repeat. My mind...

One last "whoo-hoo!" for The Ascension

I’m complete awe of this human. The flow is a story I don’t want to end just like Carrie and Lowell. I ride float and levitate through it as if waves are carrying my spirit. The beauty and embodiment of it floods my eyes and my heart beats to its rhythm. Such amazing talents which speaks to my soul. Leaves me emotional yet stable, hopeful and dream evoking ...fulfilling my imaginations wildest visions in music form. What a perfect soundtrack for the mind. In love all over again. This is truly magic and such a gift. Thank you 🙏🏼❤️✨Sufjan. Bless your mind and talents. Grateful for sharing your gift. Mind body and soul bending I can’t help but to dance and leave my body as mind travels.

Should I tear my heart out now?

how can you be such a genius?

A friend of mine recommended this album, calling it a religious experience. Considering he's an atheist, that caught my attention. I have to say I agree with him. Such an incredibly lush, intricate album. Transcendent.

Can I like start crying now or should I wait for album to drop

Hey Sufjan, thanks for being so chill on yt, your gift is not wasted on me.

Absolutely phenomenal. Truely stunned. It’s going to be a grower too which are always my favourite albums, just like Age if Adz.

Sufjan really said “I shit my pants”

not to be corny but this is the only thing im looking forward to these past few months. this next week is gonna be super hectic for me and i can only think of when all the hassle has slowed down and im listening to this album by the end of next week

Sufi, we love you!

Has anyone else been dancing to Death Star/Goodbye to all that/Sugar since Friday?

I hope I'll find myself stuck at the lights with a boy racer blasting this one day. That would be wonderful.

Now the 2020 officially meets art.

I can’t wait! I’ve fallen in love with Sufjan’s music over the past year, he’s definitely my favorite musician rn :)

king of nostalgic music

I love this psychedelic vibe, the layers, the feelings, just everything about it. There aren't many albums/songs I'm instantly a fan of when listening to it the first time around, but this one is in that select group.

Thank, every morning I wake up and Sufjan Stevens exists.

This is such a huge artistic and philosophical masterpiece. Sufjan is one of the greatest musicians of our time. So wholesome from so many perspectives. Truly the journey of one who chooses his own true identity and path over the struggling of a prebuilt system of "masters". Thank you for all the art and thoughts you bring into this world. You have truly saved my life at several points in my life through your music. Thank you with all my heart.

The way I cry from Tell Me You Love Me through The Ascension every time I listen 😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️ THANK YOU, SUFJAN. NOW I CAN DIE HAPPY.

I don’t know how else to let Sufjan himself know how much I appreciate this album, so I figure I’ll write it as a comment on the official RU-vid page. This album is a gift to the world. Thank you for making it. I’m certain I will carry this album with me through the rest of my life.

My comments on this album are inconsequential, but here I have the ability to express them. The statements left here now are only for my own amusement. This is merely how these tracks left me and the urge to take note of this achievement warrants the effort to do so, at least I think it does. The reference to my experience as being an "achievement" speaks towards my willingness to listen. If I confide in music for some sort of extra meaning to the understanding of my existence, then so be it, but who can blame me? What other art form can take you on such an introverted joyride while trying to extrovert itself to the point of seeming to be entertainment? This album does this, and Sufjan Stevens does this every time he puts something out. I have always felt that with all of his music there is the invitation to bring in a hefty variety of fans with many not knowing why. I can not cast down the ignorance within his fan base because their seems to be a deliberate intent for the particular appeal his music offers. For me, there is an obvious balance of what the current times may consider to be "Pop" mixed with lyrical contextualism that contradicts the algorithm most record labels adhere to. Some may find it maddening to realize that not only basic messages can be catchy. Fans of this artist know to look past this capitalist mirage to arrive in a place music was meant to put you in. The wonderment, curiosity of contradicting constants, and overall joy in music is alive and well within this album and it is not my opinion that I wish to express here, instead I offer my gratitude.

a heartbreaking work of staggering genius. thank the gods for Sufjan's music

One of the only good things about 2020.

Transcends... anticipation on vinyl. My goodness, his artistry is so moving to the heart & soul.

Wow. Sufjan Stevens casually slips in and out of genres and completely owns it. I've been a fan since Michigan. Thanks for the great music!!

2 minutes in and it's already magical!

This is beautiful Sufjan ❤️ Thank you for giving us this

So original and authentic as always. Thanks for opening so many gates in humanity.

Such a magical experience, I'm always so moved by your music, thank you for adding to the joy in my life.

Such a diverse Artist. Fantastically inspirational.

... and the beloved community rejoices. such a thing of holy beauty

All thanks and praise 2 God

Thank you for your beautiful art! It's much needed.

Sufjan Steven's albums always take me a few listens to appreciate all the depth of the songs, but the art for each song in this video was lovely right from the start! Will report back after listening about 20+ times.

seriously amazing. thank you sufjan and akr for everything you do. i appreciate yall!!

Amazing!!! Best record of the year for sure! Thank you, Sufjan!!! Cheers from Brazil! :)

an album has never felt more necessary. thank u king, can't wait to sadjam tonight

been saving up my tears this month just for this :)

Thank you Sufjan once again. Absolute therapy through musical empathy!

Transcendent! Thank you Sufjan x

This is such a thoughtfully well-done album. Something for everyone! If the next album delves further into a much darker tone as hinted by some of the songs in the last half of this album.....this album is just unforgettable.........

Thank you Sufjan, this is wonderful.

This was another level of spectacular! Amazing! Sufjan is a musical genius!

The mesmerizing art of Sufjan Stevens allows you to look at music differently. Thx Sufjan!

Beautiful, thankyou Sufjan, thankyou 🙌🏻 How can one artist be so prolific?! Incredible talents, keep on keeping on!

I swear this guy drops an album every few months. When he's singing on the tracks, I'M HERE FOR IT!

Fantastic as usual! Thank you, obrigado! Portugal 🖤 you!

Buying this. Thanks for another keeper!

I really like this album. My intro was Greetings From Michigan. I was back visiting family there and heard it when that album was new. Couldn’t believe as a fellow Michigander that I had not heard of him. Still have yet to see him live. Always interesting and a different musical adventure with every album.

IT’S HAPPENING! I’m already crying!! 😭

What an amazing album. Liking every single song :)

this was the only reason i was excited to start school. once i started school it would be a month later that i get this beautiful album and now it’s here

Like fine wine it tastes better over time. Repeated the album 5 times now and I think i won't listen to anything else soon. So so so good. As always!!!

Only on the first track so far, but I must say that I remember getting the Age of Adz the day it dropped and how head over heels I fell for that record. I'm very pleased, thank you Sufjan.

"Gilgamesh" contains some serious Peter Gabriel vocal inspiration.

This will be out on my brothers birthday, cant wait to listen to it !!

Sufjan, this album has been my go to everytime I wish to hear something pure, something outside of the norm, I truly commend you for making us a piece such as this, I regret to say that I havent even listened to the entire album, BUT everytime I listen to this album I begin it from the start. Thank you for being a true rockstar to our generation, you inspire me to be a better man, and I think that means more then any amount of views or money you would make off of a mainstream album, You're a Legend 💪😎👍

Power on man. This album is great. A real piece of art. Worthy. Blows everything else out of the dirty water. . Ja ja ha genius.

Cannot wait!

So wonderful!!! I needed this!

Holy s this album blow my mind

Meditative and very nice atmosphere / soundscapes