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"Daniel Johnston, in typical anti-careerist fashion, chose the eve of the theatrical release of a major documentary on his life and the midst of a major swing in his career as a visual artist to release this odd little record (rather than a definitive career collection, although several fine reissues of his early works and an excellent tribute and compilation are now all available). What we get is a nicely recorded (with Kramer production!) album of collaborations with longtime tour manager and talented singer/songwriter Jack Medicine. Daniel is listed as the songwriter or co-songwriter on most all of these tracks, but only about half of them seem like full-fledged Johnston originals, as Medicine wrote some lyrics and takes the mic on a few. The Johnston-led tracks contain a few gems, the band and production nicely compliment his songs, and Medicine is not half bad either, with a fine '60s rock aesthetic reminiscent of early Donovan. [JM]" -Other Music Online Update , March 30 2006.

"The Electric Ghosts, an album credited to the duo of Johnston and Don "Jack Medicine" Goede, arrived in March 2006. Johnston's world may seem small, but it's much bigger and friendlier than that of your wildest imagination." ~ John Dougan, All Music Guide

Why doncha sing along with us to the following (as sung to the tune of Doobie Brothers' "Jesus Is Just Alright")?
Daniel is everywhere this year!
Daniel is everywhere, uh huh!
Daniel is everywhere, oh yeah!
Daniel is everywherrrrrrrrrrrrrre!
Now, don't you run away hollerin' "WTF!" if you haven't a clue what we're talking about. You should know that there's not only a big ol' documentary film on the man, but also a big ol' exhibit of his art that's making its way around the U.S and Europe. To boot, there is new music! Whoo hoo! The Electric Ghosts are indeed Daniel Johnston and his buddy (and bandmate in Hyperjinx Tricycle) Jack Medicine. This is a remarkably polished and produced album (and not just by Johnston standards and expectations). It actually sounds like a long-lost Young Fresh Fellows record. Nonetheless, listen a little closer and those Daniel-isms peek through. Y'know, his unmistakable combo of bare-hearted love-sick sentiments and untethered dream/nightmare storytellin'. So good! As has become the custom over the years, you just wanna hug each and every tune including their cover of Bowie's "Scary Monsters"! Produced by Kramer (of Bongwater and Shimmy Disc fame). - www.aquariusrecords.org