- ReleaseProduct
- Fourth Of July
- Artist
- Sufjan Stevens
- Label
- Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Catalogue Number
- AKR392-7in
- Release Date
- 2 diciembre 2022
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Vinilo 7”
Agotado
On July 1, his birthday, Sufjan Stevens is releasing two alternate versions of his song, “Fourth of July.”
Both versions were recorded around 2014: “Fourth of July (April Base Version)” was recorded in Eau Claire, WI at Justin Vernon’s April Base studio, and “Fourth of July (DUMBO Version)” was recorded in Sufjan’s old studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The original version of “Fourth of July” appeared on Sufjan’s 2015 album, Carrie & Lowell. As is (and was) his custom, Sufjan would often rework different versions of his songs while recording an album, and “Fourth of July” was no exception. (Other versions & remixes of the song were released on “The Greatest Gift” mixtape and on the “Exploding Whale” 7” single.)
These two latest versions were recently found on old harddrives. The refrain of the song, “We’re all gonna die,” invokes a meditation on human mortality and fragility, even as it acts as an anchor of stoic hope. Its solemnity invites listeners to feel comfort, connection — even joy — wrought from great pain and loss.
The song has recently had a resurgence with listeners — which may speak to a deep national grief and sense of loss.
TRACK LISTING
SIDE A
Fourth of July (April Base Version) 03:43
SIDE B Fourth of July (DUMBO Version) 03:30
Sufjan Stevens
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- Artist
- Sufjan Stevens
- ReleaseProduct
- Convocations
- Label
- Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Catalogue Number
- AKR145LP
- Release Date
- 5 noviembre 2021
- Vinyl Boxset
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- Artist
- Sufjan Stevens
- ReleaseProduct
- The Ascension
- Label
- Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Catalogue Number
- AKR150
- Release Date
- 2 octubre 2020
- LP (special)
- CD
- Casete
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- Artist
- Sufjan Stevens
- ReleaseProduct
- The Greatest Gift
- Label
- Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Catalogue Number
- AKR134LP-C1
- Release Date
- 8 diciembre 2017
- LP
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- Artist
- Sufjan Stevens
- ReleaseProduct
- Blue Bucket Of Gold / Hotline Bling
- Label
- Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Catalogue Number
- AKR132LP-C1
- Release Date
- 24 noviembre 2017
- LP
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- Artist
- Sufjan Stevens
- ReleaseProduct
- Carrie & Lowell
- Label
- Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Catalogue Number
- AKR099
- Release Date
- 30 marzo 2015
- LP
Sufjan Stevens
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- Artist
- Sufjan Stevens
- Merch
- Fourth Of July T Shirt
- Label
- Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Release Date
- 2 diciembre 2022
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- Artist
- Sufjan Stevens
- ReleaseProduct
- Fourth Of July Bundle
- Label
- Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Release Date
- 2 diciembre 2022
- Pack
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- Artist
- Sufjan Stevens
- Merch
- Convocations T-Shirt
- Label
- Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Release Date
- 20 agosto 2021
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- Artist
- Sufjan Stevens
- Merch
- Mouse T Shirt
- Label
- Asthmatic Kitty Records
- Release Date
- 2 octubre 2020