THE MAN HIMSELF, A Review of Daniel Johnston

Following Daniel Johnston’s October 15 show at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, I wrote a review for the Daily Free Press that was Published: October 22, 2009.

Just as a turtle has a shell, and the Beatles have fame, Daniel Johnston has fans.  These are certainties of life.

Despite the dramatic change in his style, not talking about  his donning of sweats and sneakers, and too-tight t-shirts, but the update in his music to something that sounds highly professional on his latest album,  “Is and Always Was,” Daniel Johnston’s fans keep coming back.  The new style, which is a decided step away from the lo-fi songs he is loved for, may have come as a surprise, but Daniel Johnston hasn’t isolated any fans.

At 48 years old, Johnston is back on tour, looking familiar and just as friendly but his sound is different.

What’s different? Why?

Follow the jump for answers, questions, and answers in Daniel’s questions.