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The Avalanche is a companion collection to Sufjan Stevens’ acclaimed Illinois album, gathering outtakes, alternate versions and additional compositions recorded during the same creative period. Released as a 2LP set, the album showcases Stevens’ intricate folk‑rock arrangements, delicate acoustic textures and imaginative storytelling, expanding the world and themes of Illinois with both playful and introspective pieces. Highlights include multiple re‑interpretations of Chicago, the vivid character sketches of Adlai Stevenson and Saul Bellow, and atmospheric instrumentals such as Kaskaskia River and No Man’s Land. This 2018 Asthmatic Kitty edition presents the full set across two vinyl LPs with warm, detailed sound.

TRACKLIST  
Side A  
1 The Avalanche  
2 Dear Mr. Supercomputer  
3 Adlai Stevenson  
4 The Vivian Girls Are Visited In The Night By Saint Dargarius And His Squadron Of Benevolent Butterflies  
5 Chicago (Acoustic Version)  
6 The Henney Buggy Band  

Side B  
7 Saul Bellow  
8 Carlyle Lake  
9 Springfield, Or Bobby Got A Shadfly Caught In His Hair  
10 The Mistress Witch From McClure (Or, The Mind That Knows Itself)  
11 Kaskaskia River  

Side C  
12 Chicago (Adult Contemporary Easy Listening Version)  
13 Inaugural Pop Music For Jayne Margaret Byrne  
14 No Man’s Land  
15 The Palm Sunday Tornado Hits Crystal Lake  
16 The Pick‑Up  

Side D  
17 The Perpetual Self, Or “What Would Saul Alinsky Do?”  
18 For Clyde Tombaugh  
19 Chicago (Multiple Personality Disorder Version)  
20 Pittsfield  
21 The Undivided Self (For Eppie And Popo)  

FEATURES  
2LP album  
2018 Asthmatic Kitty Records release  
Outtakes and extras from the Illinois sessions  
Includes three alternate versions of Chicago  
Folk rock, acoustic and orchestral arrangements  

INFORMATION  
Artist: Sufjan Stevens  
Title: The Avalanche (Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album)  
Format: 2 × Vinyl LP Album  
Label: Asthmatic Kitty Records  
Catalogue Number: AKR022  
Country: US  
Released: 31 Aug 2018  
Genre: Rock  
Style: Folk Rock / Acoustic  
Condition: New / Sealed  


The Avalanche is a companion collection to Sufjan Stevens’ acclaimed Illinois album, gathering outtakes, alternate versions and additional compositions recorded during the same creative period. Released as a 2LP set, the album showcases Stevens’ intricate folk‑rock arrangements, delicate acoustic textures and imaginative storytelling, expanding the world and themes of Illinois with both playful and introspective pieces. Highlights include multiple re‑interpretations of Chicago, the vivid character sketches of Adlai Stevenson and Saul Bellow, and atmospheric instrumentals such as Kaskaskia River and No Man’s Land. This 2018 Asthmatic Kitty edition presents the full set across two vinyl LPs with warm, detailed sound.TRACKLIST  Side A  1 The Avalanche  2 Dear Mr. Supercomputer  3 Adlai Stevenson  4 The Vivian Girls Are Visited In The Night By Saint Dargarius And His Squadron Of Benevolent Butterflies  5 Chicago (Acoustic Version)  6 The Henney Buggy Band  Side B  7 Saul Bellow  8 Carlyle Lake  9 Springfield, Or Bobby Got A Shadfly Caught In His Hair  10 The Mistress Witch From McClure (Or, The Mind That Knows Itself)  11 Kaskaskia River  Side C  12 Chicago (Adult Contemporary Easy Listening Version)  13 Inaugural Pop Music For Jayne Margaret Byrne  14 No Man’s Land  15 The Palm Sunday Tornado Hits Crystal Lake  16 The Pick‑Up  Side D  17 The Perpetual Self, Or “What Would Saul Alinsky Do?”  18 For Clyde Tombaugh  19 Chicago (Multiple Personality Disorder Version)  20 Pittsfield  21 The Undivided Self (For Eppie And Popo)  FEATURES  2LP album  2018 Asthmatic Kitty Records release  Outtakes and extras from the Illinois sessions  Includes three alternate versions of Chicago  Folk rock, acoustic and orchestral arrangements  INFORMATION  Artist: Sufjan Stevens  Title: The Avalanche (Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album)  Format: 2 × Vinyl LP Album  Label: Asthmatic Kitty Records  Catalogue Number: AKR022  Country: US  Released: 31 Aug 2018  Genre: Rock  Style: Folk Rock / Acoustic  Condition: New / Sealed  

  • Artist Sufjan Stevens
  • Record Label Asthmatic Kitty
  • Occasion Birthday
  • Case Type Cardboard Sleeve
  • Fidelity Level High-Fidelity
  • Vinyl Matrix Number n
  • Inlay Condition Mint (M)
  • Colour Black
  • Format Record
  • Record Grading Mint (M)
  • Unit Type Unit
  • Release Year 2018
  • Style 2000s, Folk Rock, Indie Rock, Synth-Pop
  • Features Sealed
  • Unit Quantity 1
  • Performer Orchestra /
  • Number of Audio Channels Stereo
  • Catalogue Number AKR022
  • Speed 33 RPM
  • Composer /
  • Release Title The Avalanche (Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album)
  • Edition First Edition
  • Type Double LP
  • Sleeve Grading Mint (M)
  • Producer /
  • Era 2020s
  • Instrument Drums, Guitar, Keyboard
  • Conductor /
  • Genre Alternative, Electronic, Folk, Pop
  • Run Time LP
  • Country of Origin United Kingdom

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