I have not put up an album in a century. This one is a new release from the freak-folk bard of indie music, Devendra Banhart. His sixth studio album just dropped on Tuesday and is titled What Will We Be. The album picks up where the dynamics of Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon. Electric guitars and live drums and keyboards and reverb and louder vocals. Songs like "16th & Valencia, Roxy Music" and "Rats" are great tracks that show an upbeat side to the record that has songs like "Goin' Back," "First Song for B," and "Last Song on B." The classic rock influence is increasingly noticeable on songs like "Rats" and "Baby." This album didn't get that hyped from Pitchfork so it probably won't be on many end of the year lists. But just cause this is a different type of album from Devendra doesn't mean it's not quality. I highly recommend this record to you fine folks.
Friday, October 30, 2009
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