Name: Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon - Limited Version
Brand: Devendra Banhart

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xllp283

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2007-09-24

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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634904028312

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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634904028329

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

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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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Devendra Banhart emerged as one of the most fascinating, unpredictable and inspiring artists of his generation. For the writing and recording of Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon Banhart set up housekeeping in a rustic hillside home in the longstanding bohemian enclave of Topanga, North of Los Angeles.

Noah, Devendra and engineer Beauraymond Fletcher created their recording studio in a second floor recreation room with a panoramic view of the canyon. Basic tracks were laid down using a core lineup of Banhart (guitar, piano, cuatro, psaltery), Georgeson (zither, guitar, backing vocals, hammond b-3, bass, et al), Luckey Remington (bass, guitar, background singing, water drum and freedom chime), Greg Rogove (drums, tablas, supporting vocals, geese and duck calls, pots and pans, mop stomp), and Pete Newsom (piano, keyboards, backing vox).

Where Devendra's previous album Cripple Crow sounded like Devendra trading licks with a never ending caravan of passing musical gypsies, Smokey is very much the work of a band.

The vocal arrangements are noticeably more intricate and ambitious with lush harmonies running through many of these numbers. The instrumental performances are comfortably loose but in-the-pocket - a rich blend of acoustic and electric guitars, understated drumming and gentle percussion, diffident bass and a variety of downhome keyboards, subtly coloured with the occasional lightest touch of strings or woodwinds.

Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon - Limited Version

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