Fear Yourself
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| Fear Yourself | ||||
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| Released | 2003 | |||
| Label | Gammon | |||
| Producer | Mark Linkous | |||
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Fear Yourself is an album by the American musician Daniel Johnston, released in 2003.[1][2] It was produced by Mark Linkous.[3] The album included an 8-page booklet with exclusive Daniel Johnston drawings.
Critical reception
[edit]The Independent wrote that the "fancy production ... works to a point, but, by the end, you find yourself preferring Johnston's usual eerie starkness."[4] The Washington Post determined that "Johnston's pained, humble songs are eerie and sensuous, emotionally textured in a way that demands only amplification, and Linkous's vintage box of tricks suits the songs beautifully."[5] The New York Times concluded that Linkous's contribution to the music "reveals the cracked, epic romances hidden within Mr. Johnston's singsong."[6]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Daniel Johnston.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Now" | 2:26 |
| 2. | "Syrup of Tears" | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Mountain Top" | 2:04 |
| 4. | "Love Enchanted" | 3:45 |
| 5. | "Must" | 4:08 |
| 6. | "Fish" | 3:11 |
| 7. | "The Power of Love" | 5:23 |
| 8. | "Forever Your Love" | 4:50 |
| 9. | "Love Not Dead" | 4:10 |
| 10. | "You Hurt Me" | 4:24 |
| 11. | "Wish" | 3:26 |
| 12. | "Living It For The Moment" | 4:15 |
Personnel
[edit]Daniel Johnston - vocals, piano, acoustic guitar
Mark Linkous - backing vocals, guitar, baritone guitar, synthesizer, Mellotron, Optigan, Orchestron, Theremin, laptop, glockenspiel, vibraphone, string arrangements, harp, timpani, cymbals, English horn, choir
Additional Personnel
[edit]Alan Weatherhead - recording engineer, guitar, baritone guitar, bass guitar, lap steel guitar, pedal steel guitar, Mellotron, Chamberlin, Orchestron, synthesizer, electric piano, celeste, vibraphone, French horn, string arrangements
Miguel Urbiztondo - drums
Melissa Moore - violin, bass guitar,
Bob Rupe - bass guitar
Jess Hofia - saw
References
[edit]- ^ Wolfson, Richard (March 1, 2003). "Staying in CDs". Arts. The Daily Telegraph. p. 12.
- ^ Aiese, Eric (March 22, 2003). "'Fear Yourself' finds Johnston working with Linkous, feeling blessed". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 12. p. 16.
- ^ Takiff, Jonathan (February 18, 2003). "Troubled genius Daniel Johnston...". Features. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 29.
- ^ Perry, Tim (March 8, 2003). "Pop". Features. The Independent. p. 38.
- ^ Berger, Arion (March 26, 2003). "Johnston and Linkous: Music from the Inside Out". The Washington Post. p. C5.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (April 6, 2003). "Daniel Johnston: 'Fear Yourself'". The New York Times. p. 2:23.
