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Sufjan Stevens is relearning to walk after Guillain-Barré Syndrome left him immobile, hospitalized

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  1. domukin
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    I didn’t realize he was so accomplished in terms of nominations and such. Chicago came up as a Spotify suggestion years ago and it’s been on my heavy rotation ever since. Only recently explored...

    I didn’t realize he was so accomplished in terms of nominations and such. Chicago came up as a Spotify suggestion years ago and it’s been on my heavy rotation ever since. Only recently explored his other work, he’s very talented.

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    Slushie
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    Sufjan is my absolute favorite artist. I encourage anyone who enjoys folk, electronic, rock, and experimental music to give him a try. The lyrics are soul piercing and vibrant, and his...

    Sufjan is my absolute favorite artist. I encourage anyone who enjoys folk, electronic, rock, and experimental music to give him a try. The lyrics are soul piercing and vibrant, and his arrangements are complex and beautiful. I haven’t been the same since I listened to his album ‘The Age of Adz’.

    I remember reading an interview where he described his inspiration for the album was a mysterious and painful illness that affected his nervous system. I wonder if his Guillain-Barré Syndrome is related in some way to that.

    I found the interview: https://pitchfork.com/features/interview/7921-sufjan-stevens/

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    1. anadem
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      Absolutely must be. Guillain-Barré is where the nerves themselves are subjected to an autoimmune attack. One's body decides its nerves are foreign invaders and must be destroyed. It can be...

      I wonder if his Guillain-Barré Syndrome is related in some way to that.

      Absolutely must be. Guillain-Barré is where the nerves themselves are subjected to an autoimmune attack. One's body decides its nerves are foreign invaders and must be destroyed. It can be incredibly painful - it's by far the worst, most excruciating pain I've ever had; breathtakingly bad pain!

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    2. nosewings
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      Age of Adz is criminally underrated. That album and Punisher made up my pandemic soundtrack.

      Age of Adz is criminally underrated. That album and Punisher made up my pandemic soundtrack.

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