Michigan came out in 2003, so Sufjan probably came up with the idea in between that album and making Illinois. I don't know when exactly. I think it's a great idea even if it never happens with all 50. The albums come with neat artwork and a little map...He's quite prolific, too....There are now two Illinois albums, and there was Seven Swans in between Michigan and Illinois (so it's not like he copped out, per the comment above--he's still writing non-state-related songs).
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