John Wayne Gacy, Jr. (track)
by Sufjan Stevens
John Wayne Gacy, Jr. appears on the following album(s) by Sufjan Stevens:
- Illinois (track #4) (this album) (2005)
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| 4 days ago | Juneof44 | 4,209 | 73/100 | |
| 04/08/2026 01:27 | SethGunde | 2,438 | 69/100 | |
| 03/31/2026 21:21 | alexandermause | 17,508 | 85/100 | |
| 03/09/2026 17:12 | Exist-en-ciel | 100,078 | 71/100 | |
| 02/09/2026 17:30 |  AAL2014 | 36,711 | 76/100 |
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Beautiful, while also being incredibly chilling. A haunting song, that is without any doubt one of the best on the album.
Is it heavy-handed? Yes. Does that make it any less gorgeous? No.
DriftingOrpheus 03/28/2020 21:10 | #249205
The two best tracks on the album go back to back and this one features one of Stevens' best vocal and lyrical outings.
Chills literally every time
slurpdurp 01/20/2017 05:17 | #183422
It is heartbreaking and intriguing. A wise perspective on a terrifying man. The song is scary and emotional.
ShadowColossi 02/19/2016 05:05 | #160189
The way he matched the tone of his guitar to the story is just incredible- A flawless song. Everything about the song is haunting yet blissful- frightening yet beautiful. Beyond words.
Space-Dementia 01/15/2016 03:42 | #156561
The part where his voice goes really high and he sings "Oh my God" is so beautiful.
arthur237 12/15/2015 14:37 | #154575
Powerful haunting stuff. Beautiful lyrics and beautiful songwriting
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