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Daniel Johnston: Is And Always Was

Cult figure gets a guitar pop overhaul It’s been quite a journey for Daniel Johnston. The fragile, Beatles-obsessed songwriter began the ’80s releasing primitive cassettes of his direct, tuneful songs, leading to an erratic career as a cult recording (and visual) artist, punctuated by his famous struggles with manic depression and resulting in an unsparing documentary film. Now Johnston wraps up 2009 by working with an actual Beatles associate. On Is And Always Was, Jason Falkner, the guitarist from Paul McCartney’s band, handles the production chores (and much of the musical accompaniment, save ace session drummer Joey Waronker) and the...  read more

Hi, How Are You? Better, Now That Daniel Johnston's First New Album in Six Years is Coming

Listening to Daniel Johnston records isn't exactly a social activity. His recordings, dating back to 1981, feel best suited for lonesome listening in a small room with headphones and a lyrics sheet. That's likely because Johnston's records sound like they were made in a small room with a pair of headphones and a lyrics sheet....  read more