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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
 

 

Today's Quick Mention:  I didn't think it would happen (and I'm not sure I fully believe it yet), but you know that rather large and unsettling hole that the Beastie Boys' cancellation left in the ACL lineup?  Well, it's now occupied by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.  Should be fantastic.

I don't say it much, but one of the few artists that constantly makes me stop and listen is Daniel Johnston.  It's inconvenient, really, but when I receive a new song (like I did yesterday) I love how excited I get.  Seriously.  Daniel's new record, which was produced by Jason Falkner (Beck, Paul McCartney), is titled Is And Always Was, and it will hit store shelves on October 6.  Enjoy.

:Daniel Johnston - Freedom:  "Love won't let you down/As long as it's around"  This song caught me off guard.  I mean, Daniel has always been a brilliant songwriter, so the lyrical gems that litter this were more than expected.  However, the music, which is simple, yet wonderfully layered, actually ended up being why I really love it, and that's just not how things function between Daniel and myself.  But, I approve.  Can't wait to hear more.


Daniel Johnston - True Love Will Find You In The End (Official Video)

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