The Avalanche is a collection of outtakes from the Illinois sessions, featuring ambitious orchestrations and lyrical themes that directly engage with the state's history and culture. It serves as a fascinating appendix to its predecessor.
- The album was released as a collection of songs that did not make the final cut for Illinois.
- It features the song "The Tallest Man, The Broadest Shoulders," which was a fan favorite from live performances during the Illinois era.
- The album was released on Asthmatic Kitty Records, a label co-founded by Stevens himself.
Sufjan Stevens is a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter from Petoskey, Michigan, known for his ambitious concept albums, often exploring American history and geography. By 2006, he had already released the acclaimed Illinois, and was preparing for his ambitious 50-state project.
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