STEVENS, SUFJAN
FOURTH OF JULY [Opaque Red Vinyl] 7"

Limited Edition Opaque Red Vinyl 7”

Two alternate versions of Sufjan Stevens 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.
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.

A limited run physical 7" in red will be released in December 2022, which marks the 10-year anniversary of Carrie’s death.

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UPC: 729920165513
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