Sufjan appreciation post.
For all the Biblical allegory in this man’s lyrics, his life sure reads like the Book of Job, and when I thought it couldn’t get more raw than Carrie & Lowell, he releases Javelin on the heels of coming out by sharing the death of his partner, all on top of Giulian Barre.
I’m gonna need a lot more time with the new album to have all my reactions to it cooked, but off the bat, I love the words he released them with:
“Relationships can be very difficult sometimes, but it’s always worth iit to put in the hard work and care for the ones you love, especially the beautiful ones, who are few and far between. If you happen to find that kind of love, hold it close, hold it tight, savor it, tend to it, and give it everything you’ve got, especially in times of trouble. Be kind, be strong, be patient, be forgiving, be vigorous, be wise, and be yourself. Live every day as if it is your last, with fullness and grace, with reverence and love, with gratitude and joy. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”