Description
Singer Naima Joris made a stunning debut last year with a first untitled EP. A gripping and impressive journey through the most intimate
depths of her heart. Five black-rimmed, intense songs that try to give a place to the pain and sadness of the loss of someone dear. Fragile
and personal stories that touch a universal chord and from which we, as listeners, could draw comfort, understanding and strength.
In recent years,
Naima herself took a lot of comfort, courage and inspiration from the songs of Daniel Johnston. In anticipation of her debut
album, she decided to tackle a number of songs by the regretted singer-songwriter.
“I discovered Daniel Johnston through the documentary "The Devil and Daniel Johnston" sometime in 2009, when I rented a basement room
in Brussels. I was singing back up with Isbells at the time when someone encouraged me to try writing my own songs. It was after seeing
that famous documentary when I found the courage to do this. I saw how Daniel Johnston approached songwriting; in a very honest and
pure way without embarrassment. The low-fi sound also suited my rather limited recording material. I didn't write many songs, but as long
as they were honest and sincere it was worth it. Like writing in a diary. I recorded the songs, put them in a folder and didn't think I could
really achieve anything with them. I mainly recorded covers, because I didn't think my own songs were good enough. Why would I want to
make songs myself when there are already so many amazing songs out there that perfectly express what I feel?"
TRACKLIST:
1. Cold Hard World
2. Poor You
3. Walking The Cow
4. Don’t Be Scared
5. Story Of An Artist
6. Despair Came Knocking
7. True Love Will Find You In
The End
