Javelin, his tenth as a soloist. His NameSufjan may be an uncommon name for a musician, but for Stevens, it’s a moniker rooted in history and culture. In an interview with Junk Media, the singer-songwriter humorously described it as “one of those charming militaristic Muslim names,” playfully musing that his purpose in life might be to “kill and avenge.”Working With His StepfatherStevens embarked on his musical journey with the release of his debut album, A Sun Came. He released the set in 2000 while still in college.
