In 1994, Rolling Stone magazine named Freedy Johnston songwriter of the year. The title was well-deserved as Johnston had just released his highly acclaimed album, This Perfect World, a thoughtful batch of songs about loss and regret. At his best, Johnston writes nuanced songs that have the intimacy and raw emotionality of American songwriting legends John Hiatt and Marshall Crenshaw, though with more soft folk-pop influences. This Perfect World produced the minor pop-rock hit "Bad Reputation," but by that point, alt-radio stations were focusing on grunge and punk bands, not contemplative singer-songwriters. Johnston's music hasn't changed a lot over the years, and certainly holds up a lot better than most heavy alt-rock bands from back in the '90s. (Aaron Carnes)
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In 1994, Rolling Stone magazine named Freedy Johnston songwriter of the year. The title was well-deserved as Johnston had just released his highly acclaimed album, This Perfect World, a thoughtful batch of songs about loss and regret. At his best, Johnston writes nuanced songs that have the intimacy and raw emotionality of American songwriting legends John Hiatt and Marshall Crenshaw, though with more soft folk-pop influences. This Perfect World produced the minor pop-rock hit "Bad Reputation," but by that point, alt-radio stations were focusing on grunge and punk bands, not contemplative singer-songwriters. Johnston's music hasn't changed a lot over the years, and certainly holds up a lot better than most heavy alt-rock bands from back in the '90s. (Aaron Carnes)
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