Plays the Songs of Daniel Johnston
by Built to Spill
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  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
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  1. No Ripcord
    Dec 16, 2020
    60
    Chugging, jangling versions of "Honey I Miss You" and "Life in Vain" are tuneful and serviceable, stripping out Johnston's idiosyncratic touch while faithfully aligning to his simple, primal songwriting style. On the other hand, their version of Good Morning You sticks to the original's scrappy melodicism, and at a minute and a half, doesn't overstate its welcome.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Jun 16, 2020
    70
    It’s a lovingly crafted tribute to a kindred musical spirit.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jun 15, 2020
    67
    Martsch misses the opportunity to commune with Johnston’s music, or to do anything with it, really. On the 11 songs here, he resists the urge to plug in his distortion pedals and sail away.
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