Album Review: Ships by Danielson

I'm not really sure of the actual name of this band. Some references show them as "Danielson Family" and this album came under the moniker "Danielson" (which made me naively think "hey, what a coincidence, there's also a band named Danielson Family).
So Wikipedia was kind of enough to clear up the confusion; though maybe adding a slight amount of confusion with said explanation.
As it turns out, the band's name doesn't matter that much. Both bands are fronted by Daniel Smith and various members of his family. Christian family. And that explains a lot about the album's sound.
It's quirky to say the least, and has a bit in common with Daniel Johnston's sound. Sufjan Stephens (rumored to be a fellow Kensingtonian) appears in the band on this album as well. The songs are filled with xylophones, trumpets and various percussive instruments I can't really identify.
All in all, it's a bit of eclectic mix/mess. Some of the songs are really fun - "Did You Step On My Trumpet" is absolute genius. Daniel Smith's raspy lyrics are compelling in their simplicity and sincerity. I just don't see listening to them a lot.