Name: Artistic Vice
Brand: Daniel Johnston

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

eye115cd

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Download code: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2009-04-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

F Minor

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Daniel Johnston

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

'artistic vice' was the first album on which daniel johnston fronted a band. on earlier works, the spare songs received musical accompanied from either a single keyboard or guitar. johnson's first recordings were made a available in a series of primitively made self-released cassette tapes. these were later compiled onto several albums, including the highly recommended 'yip / jump music'. notoriety paved the way for johnston's first album (titled '1990'), which was recorded in a true studio. for this set, which was recorded in a house in west virginia, johnston assembled a six-piece band (four of whom are guitarists). it's a testament to johnston's own innate musicality that the songs lend themselves so perfectly to the casual accompaniment heard here. they can shift easily from quiet country balladry to punkish rave ups. as always, his songs are direct, honest, hook-laden, and imminently coverable. one listen to 'tell me now' will yield the names of 10 artists who should record it.

Artistic Vice

Music GB