He makes me want to visit different States.

That magnificent songwriter who took on the national task (pun intended) of writing an album for each of the 50 United States, Sufjan Stevens, has decided to release another plethora of undoubtedly brilliant songs.

According to the NME.com on Tuesday, and his label, Asthmatic Kitty Records, Stevens announced that a special Christmas themed box set entitled "Songs for Christmas" will be released on November 12.

Just in time for holiday shopping, and the perfect gift for any Sufjan Stevens/Music appreciator. HINT (like a certain scenester?)

The 5 individually packaged EP's (recorded between 2001 and 2006) will include such exciting extras as personal essays, artwork, lyric and chord sheets, AND STICKERS. (everyone loves stickers)

The Tracklist for "Songs for Christmas" is as follows:

Noel: Songs for Christmas, Vol. I (recorded December 2001)
'Silent Night'
'O Come O Come Emmanuel'
'We're Goin' To the Country!'
'Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming'
'It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad!'
'Holy Holy, etc.'
'Amazing Grace'

Hark!: Songs for Christmas, Vol. II (recorded December 2002)
'Angels We Have Heard on High'
'Put the Lights on the Tree'
'Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
'I Saw Three Ships'
'Only at Christmas Time'
'Once in Royal David's City'
'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!'
'What Child Is This Anyway?'
'Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella'

Ding! Dong!: Songs for Christmas, Vol. III (recorded December 2003)
'O Come, O Come Emmanuel'
'Come on! Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance!'
'We Three Kings'
'O Holy Night'
'That Was the Worst Christmas Ever!'
'Ding! Dong!'
'All the King's Horns'
'The Friendly Beasts'

Joy: Songs for Christmas, Vol. IV (recorded December 2005)
'The Little Drummer Boy'
'Away In A Manger'
'Hey Guys! It's Christmas Time!'
'The First Noel'
'Did I Make You Cry On Christmas Day? (Well, You Deserved It!)'
'The Incarnation'
'Joy To The World'

Peace: Songs for Christmas, Vol. V (recorded June 2006)
'Once in Royal David's City'
'Get Behind Me, Santa!'
'Jingle Bells'
'Christmas in July'
'Lo! How A Rose E'er Blooming'
'Jupiter Winter'
'Sister Winter'
'O Come O Come Emmanuel'
'Star of Wonder'
'Holy, Holy, Holy'
'The Winter Solstice'

If these albums are anything like his previous releases (including the acclaimed and award wining Illinois) This extensive box set will be an invaluble Christmas collection.

Sufjan Stevens is a personal favorite of mine and is recommended for anyone that enjoys the indie or songwriter movement of today. Stevens has a unique talent in creating creative and complexly orchestrated songs with haunting and enjoyable melodies. Check out this future release and all his others and you won't be disappointed.

NME.COM - News - Sufjan Stevens to release Christmas album
Asthmatic Kitty Records Website and Sufjan Stevens information