Name: Cripple Crow
Brand: Devendra Banhart

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FL-192-1

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Rough Trade NYC

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

634904019211

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Black LPx2

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2005-09-19

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634904019228

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Devendra Banhart

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Folk

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Devendra Banhart is a Venezuelan American singer-songwriter and visual artist. Born on May 30, 1981 in Texas, USA, he has established himself as a unique and influential figure in the music industry. With his captivating vocals and poetic lyrics, Banhart's music resonates with audiences around the world. In addition to his musical talents, he also expresses his creativity through visual art. His diverse artistic abilities have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.

An independent record label, XL Recordings was launched in 1989 by Richard Russell and his team. Originally an off-shoot of City Beat Records, XL quickly became known for releasing rave and dance music. Over the years, XL has grown to become one of the leading labels in the industry, managing a roster of talented artists including *Leah Riches*, *a6001996*, and *a60243*. In 1996, XL officially incorporated and became the copyright-holder of its releases. To celebrate their 15th anniversary in 2004, XL launched their XLXV series of re-issues. Today, they continue to thrive as a pioneering force in the music world.

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Cripple Crow marks a departure for Devendra Banhart. It's obvious from the faux Sgt. Pepper-meets-Incredible String Band freak scene cover photo that something is afoot. The disc is Banhart's first foray from Michael Gira's Young God label, and it's more adventurous than anything he's done before. This is not to imply that the set is a slick, over-produced affair, but it is a significant change. The instrumental, stylistic, and textural range on this 23-song set is considerably wider than it's been in the past.

Working with Noah Georgeson and Thom Monahan, a backing band of friends known as "the Hairy Fairies", Banhart's crafted something expansive, colourful, and perhaps even accessible to a wider array of listeners. There are layered vocals and choruses of backing singers, as well as piano and flutes on the gorgeous "I Heard Somebody Say," while the electric guitar and drums fuelling "Long Haired Child," with its reverb-drenched backing vocals, is primitive, percussive, and dark. 

Ultimately, Cripple Crow is a roughly stitched tapestry; it is rich, varied, wild, irreverent, simple, and utterly joyous to listen to.

Cripple Crow

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