Daniel Johnston's third self-released cassette is more of the same, honest cathartic crys for help from everybody's favourite basement dwelling outsider this side of Syd Barratt. Johnston lives on, and continues to crank out a humongous volume of work/therapy. The songs have a charming innocence, but uniquely have an attractive dark element. This is no happy clappy sing along, be prepared for trauma in the form of an anti-matter Elton John.
Track Listing:
- "Man Obsessed" – 1:28
- "Peek A Boo" – 4:50
- "Never Before, Never Again" – 1:48
- "The Goldfish & The Frog" – 2:20
- "Scuttle-Butt" – 2:10
- "Heart, Mind and Soul" – 5:22
- "Blue Clouds" – 5:34
- "Surely You Don't Work All Night" – 4:11
- "I Can't Think Anymore" – 2:21
- "Excuse Me" – 0:17
- "Polka Dot Rag" – 5:28
- "Why, Without You" – 3:23
- "An Incoherent Speech" – 1:28
- "Wicked World" – 4:16
- "To Go Home" – 4:30
- "Scrambled Eggs" – 5:02
- "Peace & Tranquility" – 2:47
- "When You're Pretty" – 2:54
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Nick, I heard the Todd album you recommended but I have to say that´s not my taste. Though I agree with you about the album cover, it´s great. But I couldn´t hear his voice for a long time, the songs made me tired. I gave it a try today again but couldn´t hear the complete album. Maybe it´s something for another time... I don´t know.
What makes you relate both albums? Is the innocent touch on the lyrics?
Definately an Outsider/loser connection between Todd and Daniel.
Musically different,but coming from a similar place.
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