Underground ReLOVEution

One of my favorite artists is Sufjan Stevens. Many of you probably haven't heard of him, but he is an indie rock artist from Michigan. He has come out with two CD's that are themed after states. Come On and Feel the Illinoise and Michigan: The Great Lakes State. He is a Christian but doesn't like organized religion, however you can hear his faith come out through his lyrics in songs such as John Wayne Gacy Jr. and his Christmas album. Here are a few songs from him and his official website so check him out.

John Wayne Gacy Jr. is a song about a serial killer from Illinois who would dress up as a clown and then kidnap, rape, and murder little boys, putting them under his floorboards. The song is dark but the last lines are the most important, where he says And in my best behavior, I am really just like him. Look beneath my floorboards, for the secrets I have hid. He talks about how deep down he is totally depraved and sinful and his sin is just like this serial killer. He understands how the Bible talks about how everyone is sinful and totally depraved.


He also does some really good hymns and songs on his Christmas album such as Come Thou Fount:


One of the saddest songs I've ever heard, Casimir Pulaski Day:


And finally, just for fun, the song Chicago: