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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Daniel Johnston is a unique phenomenon. Like Marmite you
will either love him or hate him. There is no in-between.
Outsider Art in its many forms has a long and noble history
and Mr Johnston is an outsider who, with his new album
'Is and Always Was', asks to come in for a while and warm
himself by our fireside. He is more than welcome in my cave.
The eleven songs in this extraordinary collection are
thematically wide-ranging. The lyrical content is, at times tender
and humorous ("Queenie The Doggie") but when the darkness
descends in a song like "Tears" the unpacked heart of a man
unafraid to show his fears is almost unbearably moving.
His voice is by no means a beautiful instrument but his extraordinary ability to
convey raw emotion and quirky observation and insight is strangely engrossing.
The autobiographical nature of his material has a rare authenticity.
Two songs : "I Had Lost My Mind" and "Lost In My Infinite Memory"
deliver vivid reflections of his personal experience of mental illness.
An inner world turned inside-out. It is both hard to witness
and hard to look away. In a way it is a rare gift.
Final track "Light Of Day" is a charming song full of optimism and simple affection.
I found myself hoping that Mr Johnston has truly found the love of which he sings.
Jason Faulkner's production serves the music well.
A strange and haunting gem.
Recommended.
will either love him or hate him. There is no in-between.
Outsider Art in its many forms has a long and noble history
and Mr Johnston is an outsider who, with his new album
'Is and Always Was', asks to come in for a while and warm
himself by our fireside. He is more than welcome in my cave.
The eleven songs in this extraordinary collection are
thematically wide-ranging. The lyrical content is, at times tender
and humorous ("Queenie The Doggie") but when the darkness
descends in a song like "Tears" the unpacked heart of a man
unafraid to show his fears is almost unbearably moving.
His voice is by no means a beautiful instrument but his extraordinary ability to
convey raw emotion and quirky observation and insight is strangely engrossing.
The autobiographical nature of his material has a rare authenticity.
Two songs : "I Had Lost My Mind" and "Lost In My Infinite Memory"
deliver vivid reflections of his personal experience of mental illness.
An inner world turned inside-out. It is both hard to witness
and hard to look away. In a way it is a rare gift.
Final track "Light Of Day" is a charming song full of optimism and simple affection.
I found myself hoping that Mr Johnston has truly found the love of which he sings.
Jason Faulkner's production serves the music well.
A strange and haunting gem.
Recommended.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
reacquainting with a familiar friend
5 Jan 2010
Format:Audio CD
I lack the insatiable desire for Daniel Johnston that many of his fans still somehow possess. I guess I find myself more in the camp of folks that loved his fragile home recordings and sort of allowed him to fall of the radar some time ago. However, upon seeing his name I still get a gushy feeling inside and after listening to his new album it makes me want to re-listen (or in many cases, grant a first listen) to much of his back catalogue. The melodies and highly specific song interests seem so fresh that they must have always been there, not so deeply buried beneath the more produced albums he's been cranking out. Although the first track makes me most nostalgic, the remaining album isn't quite as adherent to his previous sonic stylings. However, once through the door, I definitely felt confident in closing it behind me.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Freaking Amazing!
6 Oct 2009
Format:Audio CD
No doubt about it, Daniel Johnston is a living legend. It's been a while, but his last few studio albums really haven't lived up to the greatness of Johnston's story. Is and Always Was is amazing! So cool to hear the full band and studio production along with Daniel Johnston's songwriting and unique lyrics. "Queenie The Doggie" is hilarious and catchy and moving at the same time. "Freedom" rocks. "Light of Day" is epic. All good and highly recommended if you are either a longtime fan or a newbie to Johnston's music.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Come On Daniel...!?!
13 Oct 2009
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Of course, we all love Daniel Johnston. Is and Always Was does NOT disappoint.
But Daniel, how did you let one of your greatest songs ever (Lost in My Infinite Memory) get so... well, over produced!? This music does not capture the tone of the song at all. On Daniels most recent tour, he opens with that song. It almost makes you want to cry its so sad, yet beautiful. The music on the album version doesnt fit the song, but not only that, doesnt fit Daniel Johnston.
Whoever it was that got their hands on that song, should have left it alone to be done in that raw Daniel Johnston way...
This may seem like a negative review. It isnt! If you havent already, add this album to your Daniel collection. Its better than many. Mind Movies, Queenie the Doggie, High Horse, Freedom, Tears, of course Lost in My Infinite Memory are all some of the best of Daniels recent songs.
But then again, most all Daniels songs are the best!
Milwaukee loves you Daniel!!!
But Daniel, how did you let one of your greatest songs ever (Lost in My Infinite Memory) get so... well, over produced!? This music does not capture the tone of the song at all. On Daniels most recent tour, he opens with that song. It almost makes you want to cry its so sad, yet beautiful. The music on the album version doesnt fit the song, but not only that, doesnt fit Daniel Johnston.
Whoever it was that got their hands on that song, should have left it alone to be done in that raw Daniel Johnston way...
This may seem like a negative review. It isnt! If you havent already, add this album to your Daniel collection. Its better than many. Mind Movies, Queenie the Doggie, High Horse, Freedom, Tears, of course Lost in My Infinite Memory are all some of the best of Daniels recent songs.
But then again, most all Daniels songs are the best!
Milwaukee loves you Daniel!!!
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