Sufjan Stevens
publication date: Monday, November 9, 2009 (part of Round XLI)
category: 
Music
clue: This noisemaker is very popular in two Midwestern states.
explanation: With his backing band the Illinoisemakers, Stevens has published albums Michigan and Illinois. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, and Amy Austin
trivia: Scott first created this goo in 2005, but as Stevens's fame receded after the critical acclaim for Illinois, Scott became more and more reluctant to publish it. When the album gained a resurgence of attention in best-of-the-decade lists and a discussion on goo.tc, Scott knew the time had come for this goo.
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