Michigan

Asthmatic Kitty and Sounds Familyre announce the vinyl edition of Sufjan Stevens’ “Michigan.” On two disks, this special edition includes alternate versions of “Vito’s Ordination song,” “Romulus,” and five out-takes not included on the original CD release. Also new to this edition is an essay on the songs by Sufjan Stevens.Composed as a geographical tone poem, MICHIGAN follows a Metaphysical expedition through the idiosyncrasies of middle America. Drawing from personal anecdote, regional history, and state heritage, Stevens mixes social and political grievances with songs about snowmobiles, Henry Ford, the Detroit riots, and love.