What Was Me

What Was Me is the first solo record by K Records founder and Beat Happening member Calvin Johnson. It is a sparse record with most of the tracks containing only voice and guitar. Calvin duets with fellow Pacific Northwestern musician Mirah on "Ode To St. Valentine" and Beth Ditto, the lead singer of The Gossip, on "Lightnin' Rod for Jesus."

What Was Me
Studio album by Calvin Johnson
Released	July 16, 2002
Genre	Rock
Label	K Records
Producer	Calvin Johnson, Phil Elverum, Adam Forkner
Calvin Johnson chronology
What Was Me (2002) Before the Dream Faded... (2006)

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Track listing

1. The Past Comes Back to Haunt Me – 4:26
2. Can We Kiss? – 4:10
3. Love Will Come Back Again – 4:04
4. Ode to St. Valentine – 1:28
5. Palriga – 6:14
6. Nothing to Hold Us Here – 2:17
7. Warm Days – 4:27
8. Lies Goodbye – 3:33
9. Lightnin' Rod for Jesus – 2:57
10. What Was Me – 3:26