{"product_id":"sufjan-stevens-songs-for-christmas","title":"Sufjan Stevens - Songs For Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn December 2001, Sufjan Stevens set out to create a Christmas gift for his friends and family. The result was a 7-song recording that he called, Noel, Vol. 1. Over each of the next few Christmas seasons Sufjan would create a new EP to add to the collection. As he was recording Peace : Volume V (in the summer of 2006), he considered how best to ‘officially’ release this music. He said he was, “determined to present the EPs in their original form – flaws, blemishes, mistakes and all. A compilation would have been a cumbersome compromise. A “Greatest Hits” would have been heartbreaking (How to choose?).” In addition to the music he wanted to add a ‘lavish display of ornamentation’ to coincide with the spirit of excess and overindulgence that is the hallmark of Christmas. Enclosed in the box you will find essays, a short story, song chords \u0026amp; lyrics, photos, stickers, a family portrait, and wishes for a Happy Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASTHMATIC KITTY","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl Box Set","offer_id":53204733395271,"sku":"TRI-48299","price":119.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/94b4b378a9f8736835de657fbe72e3b7.jpg?v=1769358057","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/sufjan-stevens-songs-for-christmas","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}