Released: 02/12/22
On his birthday, Sufjan Stevens released two alternate versions of “Fourth of July,” originally from his 2015 album Carrie & Lowell. Recorded in 2014 at April Base (WI) and his former Brooklyn studio, these rediscovered takes highlight Stevens’ habit of reworking songs. Centered on the haunting refrain “We’re all gonna die,” the track remains a powerful meditation on mortality, loss, and shared resilience.