Hi, How Are You

Hi, How Are You is a 1983 lo-fi, home-recorded album by Daniel Johnston characterized by sparse acoustic arrangements, childlike vocal delivery, and direct, confessional songwriting. The recordings pair simple guitar and piano with minimal overdubs to produce a rough, intimate sound that mixes naïve pop melodies and folk sensibilities with frank lyrics about love, vulnerability, and mental health. The hand-drawn cover image of Johnston's character Jeremiah the Innocent reflects his outsider-art aesthetic, and the record has become a touchstone for DIY and indie singer-songwriter communities.