This 10th anniversary edition of Sufjan Stevens‰۪ 2005 ‰Û÷Illinois‰۪ album replaces balloons (which themselves replaced Superman in 2005) with rising comic book Chicago-born superhero Blue Marvel, now leader of The Ultimates and fully licensed and approved by Marvel.
Special double LP edition - disc one pressed on ‰Û÷Antimatter Blue‰۪ coloured vinyl and disc two comes on ‰Û÷Cape White‰۪ vinyl.
‰Û?Û÷Chicago‰۪ is easily one of the five best songs of this century.‰ - Stereogum
‰Û?Û÷Illinois‰۪ is huge, a staggering collection of impeccably arranged American tribute songs.‰ - Pitchfork
‰ÛÏThe tone of subdued romanticism is balanced by a fine, seductive sense of melody and arrangement.‰ - LA Times
‰ÛÏRadiates positive energy.‰ - Village Voice
‰Û?Û÷Illinois‰۪ contains some of the most beautiful pop you will hear all year long.‰ - Billboard