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Artist
Calvin Johnson
12+ albums
Lo-Fisinger-songwriterindiek recordsfolk
about
Calvin Johnson is a guitarist, vocalist and founding member of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, The Go-Team, Dub Narcotic Sound System, and The Halo Benders. He is known for his uniquely deep, droning singing voice. Johnson was born in Olympia, Washington. He has worked with Beck, Heavenly, The Microphones, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, and Built to Spill among others. He has also produced recordings by many bands. Calvin Johnson is the founder of K Records in Olympia, Washington, and was one of the major organizers of the seminal International Pop Underground Festival. His first solo album, "What Was Me", is a quiet acoustic piece about love and loss. On a few songs he sings with no backing guitar, and the effect is haunting. His second album, "Before the Dream Faded...", is a jazzier piece. It includes multiple collaborators, making it markedly different from his first album. The songs cover an odd range of subjects, such as the size and color of hearts, Lucifer, and falling in love. He can be found spinning records as Selector Dub Narcotic. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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albums
What Was Me
Before the Dream Faded...
A Wonderful Beast
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Before the Dream Faded
Gallows Wine
The Late Great Daniel Johnston: Discovered Covered
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Calvin Johnson And The Sons Of The Soil
Seafaring Strangers: Private Yacht
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Before the Dream Faded…
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Kiss Me Sweetly
Calvin Johnson & The Sons Of The Soil
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Invisible Shield