Is and Always Was

AlbumOct 06 / 200912 songs, 39m 44s
Indie Rock Singer-Songwriter
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Jason Falkner produces the latest record from Daniel Johnston, giving the iconoclastic singer/songwriter the rich canvas he has so long deserved.

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Underground icon Daniel Johnston has spent a lot of time slightly above ground. From Kurt Cobain wearing his T-shirt to 2005’s documentary The Devil And Daniel Johnston, many high-profile entertainers have supported the troubled Texan. Collaborators like Paul Leary of Butthole Surfers and Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse…

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Cult figure gets a guitar pop overhaul

Daniel Johnston first made his reputation in the 1980s with ultra low-budget homemade recordings that sounded as rickety as his notoriously fragile psyche.

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Daniel Johnston occupies an interesting place in popular culture.

<p>It's the extraordinary wealth of hooks that leave a lasting impression here, says <strong>Tom Hughes</strong></p>

Album Reviews: Daniel Johnston - Is And Always Was