Seven Swans' is practically lo-fi, based around simply strummed acoustic guitars, banjo, organ, and hushed vocals. It's more akin to laconic Americana troubadours like Will Oldham and Iron & Wine, though no amount of sonic slimming-down can disguise Stevens's knack for crafty arrangements and accessibly quirky songs. Like-minded spirit Daniel Smith of the Danielson Family produced, and other Family members provide accompaniment that's considerably more structured than their own free-wheeling recordings.
Track Listing:
1. All the Trees of the Field Will Clap Their Hands - Sufjan Stevens (4.14)
2. The Dress Looks Nice On You - Sufjan Stevens (2.32)
3. In the Devil's Territory - Sufjan Stevens (4.57)
4. To Be Alone With You - Sufjan Stevens (2.48)
5. Abraham - Sufjan Stevens (2.33)
6. Sister - Sufjan Stevens (6)
7. Size Too Small - Sufjan Stevens (3.04)
8. We Won't Need Legs to Stand - Sufjan Stevens (2.16)
9. A Good Man Is Hard to Find - Sufjan Stevens (3.16)
10. He Woke Me Up Again - Sufjan Stevens (2.43)
11. Seven Swans - Sufjan Stevens (6.33)
12. The Transfiguration - Sufjan Stevens (5.18)
Year of Production: 2004
