Seven Swans

by Sufjan Stevens

Seven Swans cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 16 March 2004
  • Label: Sounds Familyre, Burnt Toast Vinyl
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 46:14
  • Community rating: 4.02/5 from 14 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A stark contrast to his state project albums, 'Seven Swans' is a quiet, acoustic collection of songs about faith. Sufjan Stevens explores biblical stories and personal spirituality with gentle banjo and guitar. It is his most direct and intimate statement of belief.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, christian, folk, ballad, storytelling, spirituality

Tracklist

  1. All the Trees of the Field Will Clap Their Hands (04:14)
  2. The Dress Looks Nice on You (02:32)
  3. In the Devil's Territory (04:57)
  4. To Be Alone With You (02:48)
  5. Abraham (02:33)
  6. Sister (06:00)
  7. Size Too Small (03:04)
  8. We Won't Need Legs To Stand (02:16)
  9. A Good Man Is Hard to Find (03:16)
  10. He Woke Me Up Again (02:43)
  11. Seven Swans (06:33)
  12. The Transfiguration (05:18)

Credits

  • Marzuki Stevens - artwork [drawings]
  • Laura Normandin - calligraphy
  • Andrew Smith - drums
  • David Smith - drums
  • Rafter Roberts - mastered by
  • Sufjan Stevens - songwriter
  • Elin K. Smith - vocals
  • Megan Smith - vocals
  • Daniel Smith - vocals, bass, producer, recorded by

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