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Sufjan Stevens is taking aim on A Beginners Mind with catchy alt-folk that soothes the ear while placing bitter contents below the surface.

Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine A Beginner's Mind Asthmatic Kitty · September 24, 2021 Many might say that quarantine brought out the worst case of

On “A Beginner’s Mind,” Stevens and De Augustine go back to their artistic and cinematographic roots to produce their own story.

There is something touchingly universal about Stevens’ and Augustine’s lyricism as well as their resolute commitment to piecing elements of their own most beloved films, creating artistry carefully steeped in the desire to reconcile our humanity.

With a collection of gentle duets inspired by great-to-iffy movies, the veteran songwriter and protégé uncover mythic resonances and ugly truths.

ADRIAN THRILLS: The road to Lindsey Buckinghams first solo album in ten years has been bumpy but the record finds the 71-year-old rocker sounding remarkably upbeat.

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Asthmatic Kitty Records / YouTube "Reach Out" is one of the first releases from the new collaboration between Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine, A Beginners Mind. The song is loosely based on the 1987 German fantasy-meets-romance film Wings of Desire, where angels listen to the thoughts of Berliners. One angel strays and becomes mortal to experience the sensation of being a human: feeling, touching, loving rather than simply spectating. "Reach Out" echoes these themes of isolation and m...

Rating: TOM ODELL: Monsters (Columbia) Verdict: Conquers its demons Young rock groups have been hit harder than most by the lockdowns of the past 16 months.  Not only have they been unable to tour regularly, they have also struggled to make records as they once did. Songwriting sessions have been confined to Zoom and even band meetings in the pub have been off the agenda. Irish quartet Inhaler are typical. They formed as teenagers at St Andrews College in Dublin, and were one of my tips for ...

Rolling Stone Sufjan Stevens, Angelo De Augustine Preview LP With Two New Songs “Reach Out” and “Olympus” appear on A Beginner’s Mind Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine have announced their new collaborative album, A Beginner’s Mind. The LP arrives on September 24th via Asthmatic Kitty and it’s available for preorder. The duo began working on songs for the album while at a friend’s cabin in upstate New York, loosely basing the material on films they were watching...