What Was Me [KLP117], by Calvin Johnson

What Was Me [KLP117]

by Calvin Johnson

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1.	The Past Comes Back to Haunt Me 04:25	buy track
2.	Can We Kiss 04:08	buy track
3.	Love Will Come Back Again 04:03	buy track
4.	Ode to St. Valentine 01:28	buy track
5.	Palriga 06:13	buy track
6.	Nothing to Hold Us Here 02:17	buy track
7.	Warm Days 04:25	buy track
8.	Lies Goodbye 03:32	buy track
9.	Lightnin' Rod for Jesus 02:55	buy track
10.	What Was Me 03:25	buy track

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The first of what promises to be many posthumous solo albums from Calvin Johnson, culled from the extensive archive of tapes left behind by the prolific songmaker and performer. Calvin Johnson made up songs about the feeling inside for over twenty years. What Was Me collects ten bits of lifeness and spreads them thickly with voice and acoustic guitar; a capella 40% of the time. There are patches that are worn and threadbare but the overall effect is gutty and moist. The affect is also noteworthy. Calvin is joined by the K divas Mirah on “Ode to St. Valentine” and Beth Ditto (the Gossip) on “Lightnin’ Rod for Jesus”.
Calvin Johnson is also known for his work with Beat Happening, Dub Narcotic Sound System and Halo Benders. He has performed all over the country and the world, in basements, gymnasiums, theaters, art galleries, nightclubs, city parks, coffee shops, outdoor amphitheaters, hotel lobbies and ice cream stands; his songs have been recorded by the likes of Jon SpencerBlues Explosion, Spectrum, Luna, Seaweed, Jazz Butcher, Lois Maffeo and Yo La Tengo. He has produced work by such folks as Mirah, the Gossip, Make-Up, Built to Spill, Gene Defcon, Sarah Dougher, Versus, godheadSilo, Modest Mouse and Robyn Hitchcock.

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released July 16, 2002

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Calvin Johnson Olympia, Washington

The fellow referred to as "Calvin Johnson" has been rockin' it hardcore throughout the NW corner of the United States of America since way back. Olympia, Washington is where he hangs his hat; Selector Dub Narcotic, the nom de plume on the mailbox, except when he is spare and baring his naked soul, strumming the acoust guitar. Beats rhymes and dark chocolate are how he whiles away the hours. Dig. ... more

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