It seems Daniel Johnston's going for a hi-fi sound on the forthcoming Is and Always Was, the legendary (and at one-time solitary) songwriter/artist's first proper collection in six years. Shifting things up, Johnston worked closely with Beck/Brendan Benson/Eric Matthews/Paul McCartney/etcx collaborator and former Jellyfish member Jason Falkner on the 11 tracks. Falkner also produced. You can get a taste of the fuller sound on "Freedom." There are backups, slide guitar, well-oiled drums and the l...
Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Daniel Johnston - Freedom (new MP3) Daniel Johnston & Jason Falkner "With the October 6, 2009 release of his latest - and possibly greatest - work, Is And Alway... more info
Stereogum — It seems Daniel Johnston's going for a hi-fi sound on the forthcoming Is and Always Was, the legendary (and at one-time solitary) songwriter/artist's first proper collect... more info