Stop Following Me!!

No, I'm kidding. If this is true, I'd love it!

I am happy to announce the preliminary details about Sufjan's next album. Pennsylvania: America Begins Here is the title of the 3rd installment of the 50 States Project. Appropriately, the album will hit stores on July 4, the birthdate of America, but will be available a few weeks early through Asthmatic Kitty.

I will post a complete track list and artwork later this week but in the meantime here is a sound clip from the title track: America Begins Here

But, it may be an April Fools joke. Who knows? As Sufjan would say, "All Good Naysayers, Speak Up! Or Forever Hold Your Peace!" That is a title from his best album, in my humble opinion. Yet, my humble opinion is quite biased (as seen when I filled out my two bar applications* today and I only had Michigan and Pennsylvania (and a brief stint in Novato, California) as places of residences). Plus, Illinoise gave more street cred to Mr. Stevens. And, I like when once-small artists get critical acclaim (whether it's from Pitchfork or not. Despite what any of my old blog posts may say).

While researching if this insider's scoop was true (Danke, Kirk), I decided that I really want this shirt.

ps/ And, thank you Sufjan, I will Enjoy My [Freddie]. (sorry, bad bunster joke, but I couldn't resist. especially because fredster's been so hyper recently!!!!)

* Oh yea, for those keeping track of my boring law life, I've decided to sit for the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars. It's more cost-efficient and I guess it's "the thing to do" if you practice in Philadelphia.