The indie icon's grief-stricken record, inspired by the death of his father, runs into several hours
The five-volume album, a tribute to Stevens' late father, is set for release next month
'Convocations' is a 49-track record reflecting on "a year of anxiety, uncertainty, isolation and loss"
It's taken from the second part of his upcoming five-part album 'Convocations'
You can hear the song 'Meditation V' now
A release date has yet to be confirmed
CARM's album will also feature members of Yo La Tengo, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and more
He described the ceremony as "a horrifying Scientology end-of-year prom" in a new interview
Stevens' first solo album since his deeply personal 2015 LP 'Carrie & Lowell' may be uneasy in its outlook, but its pop-leaning soundscape will draw in even the most uncomfortable of listeners
His new album ‘The Ascension’ is coming very soon