Stream Debut Album from Sisyphus (Sufjan Stevens, Son Lux, Serengeti)

March 8th, 2014

Nina Corcoran

In ten days, Sisyphus–folk lord Sufjan Stevens, Chicago rapper Serengeti, and electronic composer Son Lux–will release their self-titled debut via Asthmatic Kitty/Joyful Noise. We’ve heard some of the singles along the way, but now the full LP can be heard below thanks to The Guardian.

Formerly known as s/s/s, the trio released a 2012 EP titled Beak & Claw but have not put out any work since then. Barely a year later, their self-titled debut full-length came together in “a red wine-fueled three weeks” according to Stevens, despite having “so little in common.” The result is what you would imagine: a jingling combination of alternative hip-hop, electronic experimenting, and classical pop that gets choppy. Things get ambient on “Flying Ace” and orchestral on “I Won’t Be Afraid,” keeping things in line with the great previously-released singles “Alcohol” and “Calm It Down.”

What each of the three men are known for on their solo work is still true here: things get emotional. Even with grandiose combinations and bulging arrangements, their debut is just as honest and touching as you would expect. Stream it below: