Name: Alive in New York City
Brand: Daniel Johnston

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SHIMMY-2020lp-C1

Colour

White

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Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

602309898434

Total Cap

White LP

SHIMMY-2020cass

Extended format: No

Tape

602309898755

Artist

Daniel Johnston

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Shimmy Disc/Joyful Noise Recordings

Daniel Johnston is a highly influential singer-songwriter and visual artist. Born in Sacramento, California in 1961, Johnston's unique blend of folk, rock, and lo-fi recordings have garnered him a dedicated cult following. Despite struggling with mental health issues throughout his life, he has released over 20 albums and gained recognition for his raw and emotionally charged lyrics. Johnston's artwork, often featuring iconic characters like Jeremiah the Innocent, has been exhibited around the world. His impact on indie music and art cannot be overstated.

From his early cassette tape recordings to collaborations with renowned musicians such as Kurt Cobain and Tom Waits, Daniel Johnston's music has touched countless lives. His songs are deeply personal yet universally relatable, exploring themes of love, loss, faith, and mental illness. With an unmistakable voice that conveys vulnerability and sincerity, Johnston's music continues to resonate with listeners across generations.

In addition to his musical achievements, Daniel Johnston is also celebrated for his visual artistry. Often created using simple materials like pen and paper or acrylic paint on cardboard, his drawings capture a childlike innocence combined with profound emotional depth. Many of his works feature recurring motifs such as frogs or airplanes alongside poignant handwritten messages.

Newest Listed Items

Daniel played several shows in New York City in April of the year 2000, but there is no way to know for certain the exact date this recording was made, or the venue in which the performance took place. Sorry. This LP was Mastered from a 'DAT' Kramer found 20 years later. It contains one brilliant Daniel Johnston performance in its entirety, unedited, unaltered, unforgettable. These memories conclude with a brief excerpt from a street interview Daniel gave in New York City, recorded during the same period in his extraordinary life. We hope you find yourself treasuring these frozen moments as much as we do. The End.

Alive in New York City

Music US

Discover Alive in New York City by Daniel Johnston. Unedited and unforgettable, this LP captures a brilliant performance from the iconic artist. Mastered from a 'DAT' found 20 years later. Label: Shimmy Disc/Joyful Noise Recordings.