Fear Yourself

Fear Yourself
Studio album by
Daniel Johnston
Released2003
LabelGammon
ProducerMark Linkous
Daniel Johnston chronology
Rejected Unknown
(2001) 		Fear Yourself
(2003) 		Freak Brain
(2005)

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

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

All tracks are written by Daniel Johnston

No.TitleLength
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

References

  1. ^ Wolfson, Richard (1 Mar 2003). "Staying in CDs". Arts. The Daily Telegraph. p. 12.
  2. ^ Aiese, Eric (Mar 22, 2003). "'Fear Yourself' finds Johnston working with Linkous, feeling blessed". Billboard. 115 (12): 16.
  3. ^ Takiff, Jonathan (18 Feb 2003). "Troubled genius Daniel Johnston...". Features. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 29.
  4. ^ Perry, Tim (8 Mar 2003). "Pop". Features. The Independent. p. 38.
  5. ^ Berger, Arion (26 Mar 2003). "Johnston and Linkous: Music from the Inside Out". The Washington Post. p. C5.
  6. ^ Pareles, Jon (6 Apr 2003). "Daniel Johnston: 'Fear Yourself'". The New York Times. p. 2:23.