Released: 17/01/25
The Avalanche is a companion to Sufjan Stevens' Illinois, featuring 21 outtakes and extras originally intended for a double album. Unearthed from old 8-track recordings, the collection includes alternate versions of “Chicago” and blends finished songs with reworked sketches, featuring contributions from original Illinois collaborators. A rich extension of the original project, The Avalanche offers a whimsical and reflective glimpse into what could have been.