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Sufjan Stevens released a live album version of the critically acclaimed。 Carrie & Lowell
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While live versions of the singles "No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross" and "Should Have Known Better" offer intense emotion and performative power, Sufjan's "Hotline Bling" gives the indie kids something to dance to for once. 。

Recorded in November of 2015 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in South Carolina, the live album features 14 songs in addition to "Hotline Bling," which won over fans immediately when videos and pictures of the performance leaked online in 2015. 。

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Stevens' performed the cover with his opener, Gallant, at multiple stops on his tour as an encore, telling concert-goers that after performing so many songs about death and loss, everybody could use a little Drake to brighten their spirits and go home on a positive note. 。

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It's the cover that nobody asked for, but is charming in so many unimaginable ways:。

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Various videos of the cover have racked up millions of views on YouTube, because it's downright delightful. 。

Now, fans can listen anytime by streaming the live album on Spotify and Apple Music, or downloading from Bandcamp. 。

There's also filmed performances available on YouTube.
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