Sufjan Stevens
USA
Born: 01 July 1975
Years Active: 2000
Genres: Pop/Rock, Folk, Country
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Progressive Folk, Contemporary Folk, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Chamber Pop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Lo-Fi, Singer/Songwriter, Folk/Country Rock, Folk-Rock, Folk/Country Rock, Folk-Rock, Folk/Country Rock
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A singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Detroit-born Sufjan Stevens started venturing into the music world while attending Hope College as a member of Marzuki, a folk-rock band based in Holland, MI. Following the release of two full-length albums with the group, Stevens decided to go solo in late 1999, investing fully in a career that was waiting to shine by itself. Sun Came, his debut album, appeared in 2000, confirming his superior musical command, complex instrumentation, and sparkling melodies. The promotion of the disc included play...
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