I'm jealous! Are you a Daniel Johnston fan? Are there any other Daniel Johnston fans out there? (I'm a big one, by the way...or so I've been told). Not particularly "on-topic", but the man is a brilliant song-writer, and possibly the quintessential "tortured genius".

'fraid not. I've probably only got a couple of singles (including the brilliant 'Speeding Motorcycle' which The Pastels later covered). I was always more of a Half Japanese fan, particularly when Don Fleming (Axe God and Sonic Youth collaborator) was in the band. Everybody should own a copy of their classic 'Charmed Life' LP. Mind you they also released quite a lot of experimental (i.e. unlistenable) stuff. I believe Jad Fair (Half Japanese mainman) did some collaborative recordings with Daniel, but I don't think I've got any. Earlier today I wrote (as part of a promo idea):

B&S could adapt this sort of idea making really nice cards - they won't have to be full colour or anything - and could have info on each band member (mind you that would burst the bag!) or just things that they think are cool (or anything at all, come to think of it). The outside of the bag could have another cool picture on it.

alternatively, the 'B&S promo brown paper bag' could contain short ink polaroids (should confuse the uninitiated!) or even better - real polaroids! (could be very, very expensive though). Byee! Paul <plaird@ndirect.co.uk> "Go to work on an Egg" - The Egg Marketing Board ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister@majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister@majordomo.net -----------------------------------------------------------------------