Sufjan Stevens - The Ascension (2 LP)

Product specifications

Details

Album

The Ascension

Artist

Sufjan Stevens

LP release year

2020

Album release date

25 sep 2020

Label

Asthmatic Kitty Records

EAN

729920164318

Available

Yes

Product information

Format

LP

Quantity

2 piece(s)

Mono or stereo

Stereo

Duration

1 uur, 20 min

Tracks

15 tracks

EAN

EAN

729920164318

Other

Limited Edition

No

Country

USA & Canada

Genre

Chamber pop

Box set

No

Remastered

No

Reissue

No

• Vinyl Delight Despite Pressing Issues

  5 out of 5 stars
  niwihbica24 August 2025United States🇺🇸

  I must admit, I was a bit nervous after reading some of the reviews here, but I'm thrilled to say my copy turned out fantastic! It sounds and looks amazing, with superb crispness and clarity. Listening to it on vinyl is an incredible experience. It's a real bummer that some copies got messed up at the Pallas pressing plant though :// P.S. I totally agree with what others have said about the packaging - it's absolutely stunning! If you can snag a copy without any quality issues, I'd definitely recommend this version.

• Calm Pressing, Good Listen

  3 out of 5 stars
  enuyulu30 May 2025United States🇺🇸

  My copy seems to be a calm pressing, but I can see what others mean about the quality and separation. It's not as crisp and dynamic as numerous other albums. Still, it's a good listen. The packaging is fantastic, by the way.

• Disappointing Vinyl Pressing

  2 out of 5 stars
  xdosaltuyateviwUT14 March 2025United Kingdom🇬🇧

  This album is absolutely fantastic, and the overall package is top-notch, from the robust sleeve to the booklet and the artwork. Unfortunately, the pressing is quite subpar. With over 80 minutes of music on this vinyl, and each side exceeding 20 minutes, the result is noticeable distortion on tracks like 'Tell Me You Love Me' and 'America', which culminate in a loud and intricate finale that's completely marred by the distortion. The contrast is striking when you compare it to the digital version. I had high hopes for this album and I'm genuinely let down by the record. This one should've been pressed on 3 LPs or mastered at a lower volume. I can't really give it my recommendation.

• Psychedelic Bliss Unleashed

  4 out of 5 stars
  AleuTirvek26 February 2024United States🇺🇸

  From the very start, I was hooked on this album. The smooth vocals blended with the psychedelic beats create a series of laid-back tracks that you can totally get lost in. Plus, it keeps things exciting by throwing in some more intense sounds here and there. In my opinion, this is an awesome album. 4/5

• Tough Packaging, Minor Flaw

  5 out of 5 stars
  RqretsaIkuy3 February 2024United Kingdom🇬🇧

  Had to quickly share how AMAZING the packaging is, the sleeve is thick and tough like a box, the printed inner sleeves are also heavy-duty cardboard, one came with a seam tear sadly, but still, the material is super tough, the flattened edges on the records are a nice detail too! awesome work AKR 💜