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Fourth Of July - Red

Fourth Of July - Red

[7" Single]

~ Sufjan Stevens

(Colored Vinyl, Red)
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7" Single 
Price: $13.94

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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. It's 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. This 7-inch in red will ship in December 2022, which marks the 10-year anniversary of Carrie's death.

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Artist: Sufjan Stevens
Title: Fourth Of July - Red
Genre: Rock
Attributes: Colored Vinyl, Red
Release Date: 12/2/2022
Label: Asthmatic Kitty
Product Type: 7" Single
Catalog #: 392
UPC: 729920165513
Item #: 2503266X

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