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THE REVIEW

I recall, during an intense yet stimulating debate here on DeBaser with the "infamous" Vic Sorriso, a rather emphatic definition given by the latter about the concept of a "masterpiece" in art.

Good old Vic insisted on believing that it was necessary to "Be living masterpieces to create a masterpiece."

At first, it seemed to me a rather gaudy claim made to impress the current debaseriota (or debaserian?). But a few moments later, through an act of Versthen, I understood what he meant. However, if I had been asked for a rational explanation of it, I probably would have remained silent. I did understand his idea about it, but I lacked the appropriate terms to express it.

Today, however, I have finally found the terms, and they are only a couple.

Daniel Johnston.

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This review highlights Daniel Johnston's album Yip/Jump Music as a true masterpiece, emphasizing the idea that only 'living masterpieces' can create such works. The reviewer reflects on the intense emotional depth and raw authenticity of Johnston's music, framing it as a unique artistic expression that transcends conventional understanding.

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01   Chord Organ Blues (04:05)

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03   Sorry Entertainer (02:20)

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04   Speeding Motorcycle (03:23)

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05   Casper the Friendly Ghost (02:59)

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06   Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Grievances (03:20)

07   Danny Don't Rapp (02:53)

08   Sweet Heart (01:55)

09   King Kong (05:43)

10   The Creature/3rd Chair (01:30)

11   I Live for Love (03:20)

12   Almost Got Hit by a Truck (03:58)

13   Worried Shoes (06:33)

14   Dead Lover's Twisted Heart (01:16)

15   Rocket Ship (05:04)

17   Love Defined (00:57)

18   Museum of Love (04:19)

19   Rarely (00:51)

20   I Remember Painfully (02:44)

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Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston (1961–2019) was an American singer‑songwriter and visual artist known for intimate lo‑fi recordings, tender melodies, and deeply personal lyrics that influenced generations of indie musicians.
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