Not my favorite Sufjan release (I still prefer the two states albums), but it is his most emotional and lyrical. I like the grandiose nature of some of his other releases, but there's always room in my heart for a more stripped-back, personal record. For a person as complicated as Carrie, this was a great way to honor her as she truly was. It's sad, but life is sad, and there's little else out there as comforting as this.