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Built To Spill Plays The Songs Of Daniel Johnston

Built to Spill

Built To Spill Plays The Songs Of Daniel Johnston

Ninth studio album from the Boise, Idaho indie rock act is an 11-song tribute album to the singer-songwriter who they backed on his 2017 tour

ADM rating[?]

6.2

Label
Ernest Jenning Record Co
UK Release date
12/06/2020
US Release date
12/06/2020
  1. 8.0 |   All Music

    The restraint and love that the band show and the overall peacefulness of the music make for a lovely, warm summer day kind of album, perfect for daydreaming and pondering the timeless genius of Daniel Johnston
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  2. 8.0 |   American Songwriter

    Manages to do what most tribute albums aspire to, but few achieve — it stands as a testament to the songs and to the band reimagining them
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  3. 7.0 |   Uncut

    The results are terrific; which is odd. in a way, given the stark simplicity of Johnston's songwriting and BTS's reputation for angular and faceted. Print edition only

  4. 7.0 |   Under The Radar

    It’s a lovingly crafted tribute to a kindred musical spirit
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  5. 6.7 |   Pitchfork

    Following a tour together in 2017, Doug Martsch & co. tackle an album’s worth of the Texas singer-songwriter’s work, but they fail to capture the strange and messy spirit that animates his music
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  6. 5.0 |   Spectrum Culture

    The collection couldn’t be more gentle and loving as a tribute, but by the end of it, you just want them to try something different with the music
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  7. 4.0 |   PopMatters

    Built to Spill offer up a so-so guitar-based, power-pop tribute to outsider artist Daniel Johnston that doesn't live up to the eclectic 2004 Johnston covers LP
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