Daniel Johnston albums, ranked
17 records, ordered by our Elevation score — our rating out of 100, not chart position.
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Hi, How Are You
1983
Represents Johnston's signature lo-fi sound and poignant storytelling, making it a cohesive introduction to his music.
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Hi, How Are You Start here
1983
Lo-fi melodies intertwine with surreal lyrics, creating an intimate yet disorienting sonic landscape that captures the essence of outsider art.
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Artistic Vice
1991
Lo-fi charm permeates intimate melodies, blending whimsical narratives with raw emotion and a childlike perspective on love and loss.
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Retired Boxer
1984
Lo-fi melodies intertwine with whimsical lyrics, creating a raw and honest exploration of love and loneliness.
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Fear Yourself
2003
A raw tapestry of lo-fi melodies intertwined with poignant lyrics that explore love and existential angst.
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Laurie
1992
A lo-fi tapestry of whimsical melodies and raw emotion, reflecting the inner turmoil of an outsider artist.
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Don't Be Scared
1982
Raw, unpolished melodies blend with haunting lyrics, capturing the essence of loneliness and longing in a lo-fi aesthetic.
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More Songs of Pain
1983
A raw and unfiltered collage of melancholic melodies and poignant lyrics, capturing the essence of emotional vulnerability.
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Songs of Pain
1981
A raw, unfiltered collection of lo-fi confessions steeped in vulnerability and dark humor.
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1990
1990
Lo-fi recordings blend whimsical melodies with raw, heartfelt lyrics that capture the essence of outsider art.
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10
Lost and Found
2006
A raw and honest collection of lo-fi melodies that captures the whimsical yet melancholic essence of Daniel Johnston's artistry.
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11
Is and Always Was
2009
Raw and whimsical melodies entwine with poignant lyrics, capturing the essence of outsider artistry in a lo-fi setting.
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12
Rejected Unknown
2001
A lo-fi tapestry of whimsical melodies and raw emotional honesty woven through poignant, often surreal storytelling.
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13
Fun
1994
A whimsical collection of lo-fi melodies that blend childlike wonder with poignant reflections on love and life.
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14
Yip/Jump Music
1983
A raw, lo-fi tapestry of childlike wonder and poignant melancholy woven through simple melodies and intimate storytelling.
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15
Respect
1985
Raw, unrefined melodies intertwine with hauntingly sincere lyrics, creating an atmosphere of vulnerability and eccentricity.
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16
The What of Whom
1982
Lo-fi melodies intertwine with whimsical lyrics, crafting an intimate yet surreal sonic landscape that invites introspection and curiosity.
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17
The Late Great Daniel Johnston: Discovered Covered
2004
A heartfelt collection of lo-fi anthems, merging whimsical melodies with raw, confessional lyricism that captures the essence of outsider art.