1990

by Daniel Johnston

1990 cover art

Recorded during a period of severe mental health struggles, Daniel Johnston's '1990' is an incredibly harrowing and deeply raw lo-fi document. The album utilizes sparse acoustic arrangements and a cappella hymns to explore profound themes of Christian guilt, depressive alienation, and intense loneliness.

Genres

  • Singer-Songwriter

Tracklist

  1. Devil Town
  2. Spirit World Rising
  3. Held the Hand
  4. Lord, Give Me Hope
  5. Some Things Last a Long Time
  6. Tears Stupid Tears
  7. Don't Play Cards with Satan
  8. True Love Will Find You in the End
  9. Got to Get You into My Life
  10. Careless Soul
  11. Funeral Home
  12. Softly and Tenderly
  13. Devil Town (Demo) - Bonus Track
  14. Spirit World Rising (Demo) - Bonus Track
  15. Held the Hand (Demo) - Bonus Track
  16. Don't Play Cards with Satan (Demo) - Bonus Track
  17. Tears Stupid Tears (Demo) - Bonus Track