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The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras from the Illinois Album
by Sufjan Stevens
ALBUM RANKINGS:
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.
Overall Rating:
2.6818
Avg. Critic Score:
2.9013
The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras from the Illinois Album Album Reviews
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Entertainment WeeklyThese wistful folk-pop leftovers are better than most acts' A game. ...more
PopMattersAlthough not as flat-out amazing as its parent album, this new record shows us that even Stevens’s warmed-up leftovers are more creative, engaging, sophisticated, beautiful, and simply better than what most other musical acts have to offer with their A-list material. ...more
All Music GuideStevens constructed an alternate version of Illinois that is almost as good as the original. ...more
Stylus MagazineAnyone expecting a pared down, contented Sufjan can bugger off. If anything, The Avalanche chases his caprice and whimsy further down the rabbit hole. ...more
Rolling StoneThe Avalanche packs enough weirdo magic to make it more than just a gift to his growing cult
Reviews by score:
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E! Online
Most of these songs are just as good, if not better, than the ones that actually made the cut....read the complete review at E! Online
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The Onion (A.V. Club)
The Avalanche's best songs would've been Illinois standouts as well....read the complete review at The Onion (A.V. Club)
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Delusions of Adequacy
Ultimately, The Avalanche lacks the lasting impact of Illinois, as its songs don’t quite hold the same sense of gravitas, economy, and focus....read the complete review at Delusions of Adequacy
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