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sounds like a sexy and illiterate working class man. would smash. Adding an extra point so Devendra notices me. If you see this Devendra, you can take my anal virginity please call me my phone is (608) 769-4621
There have been a number of albums on this list so far of a single person singing folk music with either guitar or piano. They’ve always been fine. Until this album. I don’t know what it was about this album, but this one just did it for me. The guitar had a dark and frantic energy, and the vocals weren’t too smooth, but also weren’t overly jarring. Everything just worked. This has been one of my favorite discoveries for an album and artist I had never heard of before.
I don't know why I love this so much but I do. This is the way.
Absolutely love this! The sparse arrangements along with his voice give this album a mystical quality.
YEEE S YEEEEEEEESSSSSS DIDNT KNOW HE WAS ON THIS LIST YEEEES OMG YES
I enjoyed this one - really different and overall lovely.
This one’s tighter than piss !
9/10
Never heard of this one before. After getting over my initial surprise that Devendra Barnhart is a man, I proceeded to first become hypnotized and then obsessed by this absolutely wonderful flurry of ideas. Listening to Rejoicing In The Hands has made me 10x more excited for what other hidden gems this 1001 Albums business may cough up. Rolling Stone Magazine watch: One instance on the album Wikipedia page. Receives my first 5-star review
Love defenders, one of my favorite artists of his era
Listened to this a few times, and I really like it. Wistful, folky and dreamy, some fine guitar work too
Chill and vibey, sort of exactly what I needed that day.
This is why I do this crazy project! This was a beautiful sonic experience that I never would have listened to otherwise.
omg, I love Devendra Banhart! Can't wait to listen to. edit: Great album. forgot how good he is. Need to properly listen to him more.
This album is an old favorite of mine. It's one of the albums that I know are on the list, so I've been waiting for it to appear. For 602 albums! Exactly what I want in a folk-adjacent album. 4.5
10/10 I love Banhart’s style so much it’s so fun and weird outsider folk is such an underrated genre
It was definitely a bit strange, but a good kind of strange. I enjoyed the general sound and found it quite calming, but then also got a bit of fun with some of the weirder bits thrown in
Absolute babe
I had never heard of this artist, and as far as I'm aware, I've never listened to any of their music either. Maybe it was the setting -- a drive through the Gallatin River valley in southwestern Montana, after a day of skiing in below zero conditions -- but I don't think so... This is an outstanding record. It reminds me very much of Syd Barrett's solo work. I particularly like the fact that some tracks are one great idea, and that's it, so the song clocks in under two minutes. No padding. It's like drinking maple syrup from the jug. As I write this, I know nothing at all about the artist, and I'm definitely going to investigate, but the mystery is also a factor, I think. The guitar work reminds me a bit of Richard Thompson. Lyrically I suppose another good comparison would be Robyn Hitchcock. Outstanding!
The best album that was created everrrr
Glad I waited until a rainy day to listen to this one. Really solid album; can see how this influenced *a lot* of folk/indie music.
It was pretty soothing and sweet. It reminded me of alt-J
I live for this kind of music.
I swear to god it sounds like sufjan was doing backing vocals on some of these tracks
I loved this album. What a joyful experience. My favorite song was This Beard is for Siobhan.
Devendra para mí es un dios!!
This album was fantastic!!
I really loved this one. Great guitar work, great voice, loads of fun. Never heard of them but will seek it more.
- Jo - Hat mich absolut kalt erwischt und total mitgenommen auch nach dem zweiten Hören - Bin ja eigentlich kein riesen Fan von extrem kurzen Songs, aber bei dieser Platte hat das total gepasst, weil trotzdem komplette und runde Songs entstehen, und auch die sehr kurzen 1,5 Minüter sind irgendwie geil, ohne dass man sich danach nach mehr wünscht. - Lass das jetzt noch ein bisschen sacken, aber bisher wirklich ganz stark; ist voll mein Cup of Tea 4,5/5
Indie folk album? Just one guy and his guitar & piano. I really liked it. The songs were soft, slow, haunting in parts, but beautiful. Insect Eyes was a really good song. The majority of songs were only 1-2 minutes long so the album really felt like it was moving at a breakneck speed despite the typically slow tempos. I want to listen again.
Favorited
Eine echte Entdeckung! Die schlichten akustischen Lieder haben es mir angetan.
Rating: 9/10 Best songs: A sight to behold, This beard is for Siobhan, Rejoicing in the hands, Fall, Todo los Dolores, Autumn’s child
I was aware of Devendra Banhart back in 2004 but somehow lost track of him. That’s a real shame because his music is so beautiful. Love the guitar, the folksy sound. Really glad to be reacquainted.
Amazing album!
I know this site uses the genres from Spotify but it's so weird that this is listed as "Folk/Rock" and not "Folk/Singer Songwriter." This not rock whatsoever IMHO, but it is definitely singer-songwriter. That said, I usually run pretty hot and cold on singer-songwriter but this album had me...warm? I ended up listening to it about 2.5 times because I couldn’t decide how much I liked it. I still can’t. edit: 2025-01-31 it's been about 10 months since I first listened to this and it's grown on me since then. Upping this to a 5.
Okay i do admit its really pleasant
What a surprise!! Did not know this guy at all and I liked this album a lot.
I have listened to this album before and didn’t think much of it at the time, I thought it was just fine and found the voice rather grating. Listening to it again was a bit humbling. I was entranced. It’s a beautiful album full of beautiful songs, even if the voice feels like the indie “welcome to my kitchen” stereotype. I listened to it like 3 times yesterday.
beautiful
Heel leuk album. Fan van het genre, al zijn de teksten soms nogal vreemd
a lot of the tunes sounded similar but the whole thing was good.
Ktebt Zouz Saf7at Fy 3l Bouheli Mte3 Dostoevsky, Still Sick, Za3ma Corona Walla Bech Nmout?
A bit of me
Había escrito algo hermoso y la mierda esta no me lo guardó, la concha de tu madre, creador de esta mierda.
Lovely actually was happy to have listened to it
Neat folk record from the 2000s, glad it was recommended, probably never would've sought it out otherwise. Highlights-This is The Way, A Sight To Behold, The Body Breaks, Poughkeepsie, This Beard is for Siobhán, Tit Smoking in the Temple of Artesan Mimicry, and When the Sun Shone On Vetiver.
... Interesting. There's some folk qualities that I enjoy here. I think the strange but poetic lyrics fit well with the guitar, even if the guitar tries to avoid being melodic at times. It feels kinda intimate, like I'm at an open mic at a coffee shop. But then some weird moments hit me, and they're hard to describe but they do take me out of the vibe when it happens. I like this album, though, weird stuff and all.
Clearly this isn’t groundbreaking stuff, but sometimes it’s nice to soak in some easy-listening flimsy freak folk, of which Banhart was in the vanguard.
Not really my jam, solid listen tho - liked the off-kilter lyrics
Folky. Nice. On the right side of sleep inducing.
#38 A quirky lo-fi folk album with a bit of an Eastern influence on its sound. Parts of it are very good, while others are pretty weird. Excellent guitar playing throughout, with other instrumentation used in moderation. Interesting lyrics and a unique voice. As weird as it may be at times, it's an enjoyable listen and I could see myself re-visiting. Personal highlights are "A Sight To Behold" and "Fall".
Quirky, interesting. Love the guitar playing. Sure it is not for everyone but a big yes for me.
Kurt Vile I’m sure has listened to my man. Very nice very lovely sounds. What mood do you have to be in for this sort of music? Melancholically happy? Calmingly sad? 4.0/5.0 Best Song: Rejoicing In The Hands
Pretty solid indie folk. Banhart’s bluesier or more swaggering touches don’t work as well as the gentler moments, but his songwriting talent and vocal range keep it compelling throughout.
I like Devendra Banhart and I am not sorry.
Again, complete sucker for this style
I like this! This is 100% going on my rotation, great contemporary folk, misses the mark for perfection but far surpasses mere competency! 4/5
Rejoining the Hands demonstrates that it is possible for an album that is about as old-timey as possible can simultaneously sound fresh and interesting. This music is classic America, with a twist. Banhart’s voice trembles and quavers creating sounds that evoke emotional responses. The lyrics to the songs are poignant, albeit sometimes bizarre, somewhat reminiscent of Neutral Milk Hotel in content. Most of the instrumentals feature finger pickin’ acoustic guitar, with occasional sparce accompaniment by back-up vocals, stings or piano. Where accompaniment does occur, it is subtle but important because adds just texture to keep the songs from sounding too similar. After my first couple of listens, I learned that the album was produced and recorded by Michael Gira, the singer and founding member of the Swans. This helps explain the amorphous, somewhat avant-garde sound. Part of what I’ve gained from this project is a deeper appreciation of music history and it is interesting to hear a freaky modern spin on folk music. One of my favorite discoveries from this project to date.
I knew the name but somehow didn't dig into his discography when I should have been a total sucker for this type of thing. I do like it even now - reminds me of Sufjan at his best...but also sometimes at his twee, breathiest worst, too. Appreciated when he mixed things up with creaky, experimental sounds that gave me vague shades of Tom Waits. All in all, a nice find I can imagine going back to - and finally digging into his discography.
Wow- I loved this one. It's like looking into a clear pond and catching your own reflection. But this time, it reflects back what's below the surface. Something that's been hidden until now. A bit of wisdom with a slight swagger.
Striking. Simple. Strange. Subdued. Stereo. Sharp. Sudden. Subdued. Sensual. Serene. Spectral. Silver. Savage. Scattered. Sketchy. Stark. Suspicious. Sonambulistic. Stochastic. Sanguine. Salubrious. Seraphic. These are all attempts to avoid falling back on using the most apt - if overused - "s" adjective...S*BL!ME.
Definitely sounds like 60's folk, but with a modern touch to it. It's a great album and the acoustic guitar is incredible. It's not my favorite folk album, but it's definitely worth your time. I'm glad people are keeping the folk genre alive.
I can smell the patchouli on this one. This kind of coffee shop salt-of-the-earth folk singer-songwriter fare is right up my alley. Sometimes the inflection in his voice was a bit much, but I can forgive it for the organic, warm compositions and soft melodies. Glad to have heard this one.
This was delightful
I like freak folk
really holds up
i haven’t heard of this. exciting. i’m loving this, i needed this this morning. definitely my thing. it’s incredibly lowkey. his voice is slightly annoying, and i’m not sure if it ruins it for me. tit smoking in the temple of artisan mimicry is fun. i like this but it’s gonna take a few more listens to really get into i think. can’t tell if it’s a mile wide and a foot deep, or if there’s actually meat to chew into here. oh shit this was on young god? i do like this. i’ve just heard this done before, way better in a lot of cases. maybe not. i like when the sun shone on vetiver a lot. this might be where alt-j got their whole career.
Very enjoyable Americana that I am sure will reward return visits. Also, I did not know they were a man!
mg
Never heard of this artist. On artwork alone I would not have picked this up. But the first track sounds great. I’m on track seven and this whole album feels like an old timey ragtime album. I’m enjoying this.
Ha, moje edino znanje o Devendri je, da je na neki točki dejtal Natalie Portman. Let's go! Prvi komad, "This Is the Way" ni kar sm pričakovala. Se mi zdi, da sm vidla besedo 'psychedelic' na wiki in pričakovala Kikagaku Moyo stil alpa kj. Je pa samo on in akustična kitara (a, piše 'psychedelic folk'). Zelo všečno. "Will Is My Friend" in "This Beard Is for Siobhán" sta mi oba huda. Pa "Fall". Ne vem še, a bom še poslušala ta album al ne. Mogoče. Je right down my alley. Hmmmm.
While Devendra’s voice is an acquired taste, the music is so beautiful that that distraction quickly fell away for me. I like the Eastern influences, his guitar work, the lyrics, harmonies with the female singer on one great track (neglected to check name.) happily played it twice.
First track is a neo-folky ballad thing. Hmm. A hint of asian/indian influence? And so it continues. It's not bad.. nice guitar playing and singing. But not world-changing. And never upbeat.. You do get into it as the album progresses. It's a calming listen. Almost hypnotic Best track - The Body Breaks, Tit Smoking.., Rejoicing in the Hands, When the Sun Shone on Vetiver 3 or 4 stars? Wasn't impressed at first but by the end I wanted to listen again! Call it 4!
This was a new one on me and perfectly lovely. I was quite taken with it and it definitely deserves another listen. Cute!
Gotta admit, I was pretty sure this was going to be a miss as the album opened but it didn't take long for me to get swept into the odd vocal delivery and hypnotic keys and orchestrations. A 4-star may be stretching things a little, but kudos for delivering something I wasn't expecting to dig.
Yeah I like this guy though i've never listened to a whole album before. One part Marc Bolan, one part Nick Drake, plus a little Tex-Mex spiciness, and a whole bunch of weirdness. Cool stuff, though I can see why so many people are turned off by him.
Entdeckung für mich! Mochte ich, weil schön schräg.
Now this is why I wanna compete in this challenge: to discover new good music! The guitarplaying on this album is so lovely for the ears!
Depressing, delightful and demure. Just the way I like it. A name I had heard of, but never heard. Here you go Dev, 4 stars.
Listen to this in the Fall. This Is the Way.
I remember renting this cd from the library when I was in high school. I rented a lot of cds from the library when I was in high school. My parents wouldn’t let me do anything with friends on school nights, but I could go to the library. So I would rent 20 cds at a time (and some books) and take them home and discover new music. This was the early days of the internet so it wasn’t as good for finding new music as it is now. Anyways I liked this one enough to rip it to iTunes and This Beard is for Siobhan has been in the rotation ever since then. Listening to it again, I think it holds up, I believe at the time they were calling this Freak Folk. It doesn’t sound all that freaky to me any more but iirc it was definitely unique at the time.
Really pleasant sound. The title track in particular stood out to me, overall enjoyed the album but not quite enough to be a 5
A whimsical and earnestly human work from freak folk pioneer Devendra Banhart. Capturing bluesy inflections and simple tunes, replete with organic details like background noise and re-takes, this album feels like a pleasant spring walk (which I could definitely use after this winter is over).
Did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did since White Ladder let me down a little yesterday. However, there is a mildly sinister dimension to this album that I love. It's so intimate. It has the unsettling quality of someone performing almost on top of you in the same room and there is something almost lurking underneath. The production is crisp and the instrumentation is so fun.
Pleasant and weird, reminded me a bit of Sufjan Stevens (complimentary).
Interesting acoustic/vocal album. Nice optimistic poetic lyrics. Not particularly groovy, but it is artistic music
Nice indie plumking
Meglepően jó volt, főleg ahhoz képest, hogy nem is ismertem.
idk i like the weird ass vocal performance. would be a whole lot less interesting without it. very strange but still endearing despite it
I got this when it came out because I was really into this folk scene at the time. Stuff like Sufjan Stevens, Jose Gonzalez, Iron & Wine, that sort of thing. This one really didn't stick with me at the time, but it was an enjoyable relisten. I don't think it's in any way required listening though. From my memory, it was just one of a number of albums from this wave. It didn't really stand out among those previously mentioned artists.
I’d never heard of Banhart but quite enjoyed this. It sounds much like T-Rex and (perhaps for that reason) is perfectly listenable. I’m rounding up to a 4 as a counter-balance to the unfair 1s.
Listened throughout the day Interested to have a second listen
Beautiful, mysterious, unpredictable, intimate and strange. Can't wait to discover more Devandra Banhart after taking in this in a few times.
Soulful and emphatic
Da sitzt einer mit seiner Gitarre, spielt einige Akkorde, singt dazu, und nimmt das Ganze mit seinem Cassettenrecorder auf. Ganz nett, aber ist das wirklich eines der 1001 Alben, das man unbedingt gehört haben muss?
Strange and beautiful. I'm really pleased to now know it. The singing style is distinctive and sounds sincere like it's his own speaking voice. Guitars and general atmosphere feels like neutral milk hotel in parts, Jose gonzales, sufjan Stevens in others. I feel quite motivated to spend more time with it and really get to know it
Weird - a bit like a relaxed Jack Johnson... nice guitar work though.
Throwback to when I first heard of Devandra Banhart and it felt like discovering some secret tape from a found answering machine.
I like this!
184/1001 Devandra Banhart - Rejoicing in the Hands Heard before? ❎ Revisit? ✅ I've heard Banhart's other stuff, but not this particular album. Whilst there is still the quirkiness in his lyrics and his delivery, the album isn't as out there as some of his later work. I think that's down to the simplistic nature to his guitar playing and lack of other real instrumentation around. For me, this is the perfect lazy weekend listen.
After only one listen, I found this to be pretty increasing. I'm not sure if it will keep growing in me or get frustrating if I give it more time, but I'm going to rate it based on my first impression.
This is not what I was expecting today. Really nice folksy sounds that is at times like alt-j going acoustic. Interesting album, I can’t sing you back anything but I really enjoyed the whole thing and it was a great way to start a 5 hour drive this morning.
Cool i like it
Burde æ vært i målgruppa for det her da det kom? Sannsynligvis ja. Føle æ æ gikk glipp av nokka ved å aldri høre på det? Egentlig ikke.
**Devendra Banhart – *Rejoicing In The Hands*** *Released 2004 on Young God Records* Genre: Freak-folk / Psychedelic folk / Singer-songwriter --- ### 1. Lyrical World – Surreal diary pages from a wandering mind Banhart writes like a lucid dreamer channeling 1920s surrealists, Latin-American poets and backyard-prophets. - **Free-association** is the dominant mode: lines such as *“each strand of hair is really insect eyes”* or *“tit smoking in the temple of artesan mimicry”* refuse literal decoding but evoke child-like wonder, erotic under-currents and ecological mysticism. - **Motifs that repeat**: the sun as healer/destroyer, bodies breaking/re-assembling, animals as mirrors (dogs, insects, birds), motherhood, nomadism and an innocent-but-carnal spirituality. - **Bilingual play**: Spanish fragments (*“Todos los Dolores”*, *“Poughkeepsie”*) add a trans-American texture, hinting at his Venezuelan childhood. - **Emotional tenor**: despite the whimsy, a bruised tenderness runs underneath—songs speak of abandonment, transient love and the fragile hope that “the sun will shine on Vetiver.” ### 2. Musical Fabric – Finger-picked miniatures that feel mic’d in 1968 - **Core palette**: close-miked nylon & steel-string guitar, occasionally augmented by slide, violin, piano, double-bass or hand-claps. - **Technique**: rapid, almost Elizabethan finger-picking alternates with slack-key drones; occasional flamenco flourishes or country-blues bass runs flash by. - **Song scale**: 16 tracks, most under 2½ minutes. Structures feel spontaneous—some verses stop mid-thought, others restart after Banhart forgets lyrics (*“Todos los Dolores”* keeps the false start). - **Vocals**: a vibrato-heavy falsetto that can pivot from lullaby croon to cracked yelp in a syllable. Detractors call it “twee-marmite”; supporters hear Tim Buckley’s spectral child. - **Harmonic language**: modal folk minor chords, unexpected II→V turns, sudden major-seventh sunbursts that mirror the lyrical leap from despair to wonder. ### 3. Production Aesthetic – Crackling campfire intimacy - **Engineer / label**: Michael Gira (Swans) on his Young God imprint; recorded in one or two days, mostly live to 2-track. - **Sound signature**: room hum, chair creaks, tape-hiss left intact; no click-tracks, overdubs minimal. Creates the illusion of walking in mid-session. - **Dynamic range**: whispered passages sit next to clipped peaks when Banhart lunges toward the mic—an anti-compression stance that fuels the “outsider art” vibe. - **Mix hierarchy**: voice and guitar always central; ornamental instruments (ghost-slide on *“When the Sun Shone on Vetiver”*, bar-room piano on *“Will Is My Friend”*) sit just beneath, more like accidental apparitions than arranged parts. ### 4. Thematic Spine – Innocence & transience as spiritual practice Across the micro-songs a larger meditation emerges: celebrate impermanence rather than fear it. Bodies break, seasons pivot, dogs dissolve into darkness, yet the sun returns and “we are alive, thankfully in the sun’s hands.” The refusal to polish or elongate mirrors the worldview—life is short, slightly detuned, beautiful because it frays. ### 5. Influence & Legacy – Catalyst of 2000s freak-folk explosion - **Immediate ripples**: helped legitimize the New Weird America scene, paving the way for Joanna Newsom, Vetiver, Akron/Family, early Fleet Foxes EPs, even later Anohni projects. - **Indie-folk timbre**: the ultra-close acoustic guitar / falsetto combo became a default indie template (Tallest Man on Earth, Iron & Wine’s *Woman King* EP, Sufjan’s quieter moments). - **Lo-fi revival**: proved you could issue intentionally raw recordings on a respected cult label and still crack year-end lists (Pitchfork 9.0, Mojo Top 40 2004). - **Cover art & handmade ethos**: Banhart’s own naïf line drawings on the sleeve pre-dated the DIY zine-look now common on Bandcamp folk releases. --- ### Pros - **Instant atmosphere** – you feel present in the room within five seconds. - **Guitar virtuosity disguised as nonchalance** – intricate patterns sound like casual strums. - **Lyrical originality** – few 21st-century writers balance absurdity and heart this effortlessly. - **Coherent brevity** – 42 min but 16 songs; no track overstays, ideal for repeat spins. - **Historical importance** – cornerstone document of freak-folk; influenced a decade of indie music. ### Cons - **Vocal divisiveness** – fluttering falsetto can feel mannered or cloying on first contact. - **Mid-album dip** – after the opening salvo (*“This Is the Way”*, *“A Sight to Behold”*, *“The Body Breaks”*) a cluster of very short, similar-tempo pieces blurs together. - **Lo-fi fatigue** – persistent hiss & lack of low-end may tire ears on bright systems. - **Songwriting slightness** – fragmentary approach means few melodies stick in the head like conventional hooks; rewards patience but can feel sketch-like. - **Twee precipice** – whimsical titles and elfin delivery skirt cutesy territory; listeners allergic to preciousness may bail early. --- ### Verdict *Rejoicing In The Hands* remains a singular postcard from the margins: half enchanted forest, half cracked sidewalk. Its flaws (vocal polarisation, mid-set sag) are inseparable from its charms—remove the hiss or lengthen the tunes and the spell collapses. For those willing to lean into its raw mystic miniature, the album still feels like a sun-dappled secret that bigger, glossier folk records have never quite overheard.
Sometimes boring, sometimes a little twee, but overall enjoyable! I feel like every time it threatened to get too dry, it'd throw in a new instrument or vocal to shake things up. Don't think I loved it, but found it consistently engaging.
Oh man I really liked this so much. It's so delicate and heart-felt, and his voice is so interesting. Occasionally, it's a little too one-paced and sometimes needs a bit more variety in the instrumentation, but overall it's a beautiful little bit of folky Americana.
spooky folk
A real vibe, especially as this popped up whilst having a bath and it was a great back drop for that. Cool sounding.
I can understand the negative reviews, but I personally enjoyed this. Haven't heard of this guy and would be willing to check out more from him.
7/10 Gentle and fiery. Very odd lyrics - too odd, if I'm honest - but I love the guitar sound.
Never quite know what to think about Devendra, but pretty sure I skew positive
Did not hate this! But I'm kinda into strummy acoustic vibes, this was almost Iron & Wine-esque which appealed to me. I'll probably never give a fresh new album 5 stars but this was close.
I could imagine wandering around a folk festival 20 years ago and coming upon a stage with this guy playing. I'd sit down, adjust my visor, and let out a big contented sigh. I'd have enjoyed a couple songs and then move on, maybe played some hacky sack or got a lentil burger. Oh the times I had! Nowadays time doesn't stretch before me in quite the same way. I'm listening to this guy on a laptop, one of three screens I am attending to, and it just isn't quite the same. Thanks for reminding me of simpler days Devendra.
I've always liked this album. But I'm just a twee guy
Different, but i liked it. Modern psychedlic folk.
nice
I missed this when it was new, but recognized a couple tracks from TV/Movies. I was entertained all the way through, even if a few of the tracks could have been edited out.
I was pleasantly surprised by this. A great folk record.
This is very enjoyable. I dont know where the "psychedelic" part comes in, it just sounds like good folk. I like this.
3.5
Well wasn’t that just delightful. At least mostly.
Good Album. Nothing notable nothing bad. Only song that made me feel a little off was Poughkeepsie. Rest of it was nice to listen to. A little slow for me though.
No wonder this album gets hate — when half the list is classic rock and new wave and it’s written exclusively for English toots who grew up in the 70s, indie folk probably makes most of these numbnuts want to choke a liberal. High school me would have eaten this shit up. Current me still mostly does. Pretty beautiful. Wonderful guitar work. Interesting songwriting. Very enjoyable listen.
Very relaxing but also complex enough to get lost in
I love that it shows how creative and expressive a guy with a guitar can be. This does not sound normal. But it’s not so jarring as to be unlistenable modern-art crap. It’s weird enough to shock you into paying attention, but once it has you, it takes you somewhere fascinating. - It has an incredible lo-fi, “found” aesthetic that reminds me of The Creek Drank the Cradle (2002 — a touch earlier). But I love that!
havent felt this emotionally connected to an album since jeff buckley
Ruhig, gute Video Hintergrund Musik, perfekt für lauwarme Mai Abende an denen die Sonne tief steht
Definitely different and incredible sound. Really enjoyed it.
A Nice surprise. Listened to it in a 12k run on a light rain day, which may have influenced my feelings about this album. It has some elements of Nick Drake's Pink Moon, such as the melancholy and the simplicity, but you can also find some pinches of The Doors, especially on There Was The Sun and Insect Eyes Overall, a low to mid 7/10, like 7,4/10
What a beautiful voice! These songs were super chill, I enjoyed it 4 ⭐️
Amazing folk album, reminds me of something from the washington oregon era, mount eerie, etc
Listens to it three times.
Madonna certainly had her finger on the pulse of the moment. While I wasn’t crazy about this album when it dropped (vivid memories of changing the radio station when the title track would come on), I have come to appreciate Madonna as an artist in my old age and this music feels like it has taken on a new life for me at 43. This not only captures late 90s pop, but it does so authentically and with panache.
I've never heard of this artist. I very much enjoyed this and will listen to more of his catalog. In particular, for a folk album in the 2000s, when a lot of artists were coming forth in the acoustic, alternative bluegrass, whatever you call it genres, I wish this hadn't been lost on me.
This checks a lot of *very* specific boxes that I am looking for in indie folk. The low fidelity production, the unique vocals, the kind of esoteric woodsy vibe, the poetic lyrics. I am also a huge fan of how this album plays it musically loose, it sounds organic without feeling sloppy to me. Basically, this is one that kind of feels like it was tailored to my tastes a little. I will say that while I like every song here, I am not confident that there is anything truly amazing enough from a songwriting perspective to give this the lauded 5, but songs like The Body Breaks, Poughkeepsie, Fall, Insect Eyes, and Autumn's Child really try.
I definitely hear Michael Gira's influence in the production. If you can tolerate Banhart's vocal affectations (I mostly can) and some hippy-dippy lyrics, this a really solid folk album.
Sounds good. Like a more folksy and mystical version of Bob Dylan. Chillin' folk for a Sunday night.
Had me pretty good, but a few songs missed
I could get into this if I listened more.
It's a beautiful album overall, I think but I'm not going to return to it often. I did insert it into a playlist I have that is mostly instrumental music, since it felt like it fit there.
This album feels like it was discovered in a mossy drawer of some forgotten forest cabin — fragile, hushed, and strangely timeless. Banhart’s warbling voice and fingerpicked guitar create a world that’s part lullaby, part hallucination. The lo-fi intimacy draws you in without asking for attention, and before you realize it, you're lost somewhere between folk tradition and dream logic. 𝘙𝘦𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 isn't always immediate, but it's quietly absorbing — like something ancient that's only just now remembered how to sing.
I'd heard of the artist, but never listened to much of his work, so the album was new to me. Thought it was very fine and beautiful, and full of feeling. Excellent find for me, and I'll go back to it. 4.5 ⭐
Wikipedia calls this psychedelic folk and I dig it. Love a Latino American folk artist Enjoyed This is the way, Dogs they make up the dark, This Beard is for Siobhan (love the repetitive motif at the end), Todo Los Dolores (false start is endearing and I love the song), Insect Eyes. Overall I really enjoyed this one and appreciate the artist's style. Totally new discovery for me and curious about his other works.
i don’t listen to much folk, but this is a really cool experimental folk record, the short songs make it easy to digest, the vocals were great and the raw instrumentation sounded great too, really good
It’s refreshing to hear a recent folk album that is interesting and engaging. It’s a little offbeat and I like the vocals. The finger picked guitar is great.
Soft soothing Indy
Lumineers meets My Chemical Romance in a unique style that I hated to love.
I’ve heard the name Devendra Banhart but hav never listened to his music. I was pleasantly surprised with what I heard. It was a great album of folk music. These are the type of albums I like. Vocals and guitar with some backing accompaniment here and there. The songs are simple yet well constructed with well developed with unique lyrics. The lyrics are definitely artsy and advant garde. Some of Devendra’s enunciations are a bit odd but overall it’s a solid performance. My only real complaint is the production that sometimes leaves an odd fade out to a song due to the quiet ambient noise that is in the studio. Favorite songs are “There Was Sun”, “This beard is for Siobhan”, “The Body Breaks”, and “Insect Eyes”.
This is why I wanted to take part in this project. I’ve heard of Banhart before, but have never listened to him. His voice is a bit quirky at times, but it works well with the somewhat minimalist music. Reminds me a bit of Tallest Man on Earth or Keaton Henson. Loved this album. My only issue is that several of the songs are too short
Very nice, modern folk done right
Interesting but a little strange. Notice myself tuning in and out
Akoestische muziek is vaak hit or miss voor mij, maar als het de juiste snaar raakt, dan kan ik er echt voor gaan zitten. Ik had bij voorbaat bij deze artiest mijn bedenkingen: een plaat uit 2003 waar ik nog nooit van heb gehoord, dat betekent meestal niet veel goeds. Maar ik zette de plaat aan en wist op een of andere manier gelijk dat ik dit wel tof kon gaan vinden. De heldere klanken geven een mooie bezwerende sfeer en de ietwat aparte stem past er gewoon perfect bij. Akoestische folk rock met cuntry invloeden, psychedelische kampvuurmuziek. Ergens is de beste man met de aparte stem en de aparte naam natuurlijk een paar decennia te laat geboren, maar de muziek past ook wel weer in een soort van acoustic revival uit de 00s, met bands als Mumford & Son en Old Crow Medicine Show. Ik luisterde zelf veel naar Dashboard Confessional, die ook een paar heerlijke akoestische platen heeft gemaakt. Dat is meer rocky, of emo, ik vond die muziek toen ik zocht naar the ataris. Al heeft dat niet zoveel met deze muziek te maken, afgezien van het akoestische. Genoeg namedropping, over naar het allesbeslissende oordeel. Hit or miss betekent niet gelijk 1 of 5 sterren, maar ik vind dit leuk om te luisteren, dus wil hier met alle plezier 4 sterretjes voor geven.
Original style, like Alt-J went folk, and occasionally channeling Billie Holiday. Enjoyably odd
Gave me Radical Face vibes with the whole one man show and very bare instrumentation. Haven't heard of this singer before and was overall pretty solid listen for an indie head.
Weird & wonky acoustic folk.
Very enjoyable and listenable. I liked having this on in the background while I was doing work but it was also good to focus on and listen to actively.
A nice melancholic listen on a stormy day. I found the guitar and layering on "Poughkeepsie" to be the highlight of my listen. "Will is My Friend" was the other stand out one.
Just the right length, ends before overstaying it’s welcome. Surprisingly calm. Quite a few tracks I like and the last one is a great one to end on.
Милый альбом
Nice indie album, performed by an author with an Indian name, which by the way, means God of Gods.
Felt very charming and warm, kept hearing songs and thinking they would definitely be my favourite and the next song would start and I'd feel the same way. Great mix of straight folkiness and weird quirkiness. I can see myself listening to this again and again. Favourite: Todo los Dolores Least: See Saw
Good!
Den er hørt igennem nogen gange. Den sætter sig aldrig rigtig fast, men det er virkelig godt.
Hvor er det bare fint! Skrøbeligt og ærligt. Råt og ærligt. Simple virkemidler og et afpillet lydbillede. Et album der fungerer helt vildt godt. Lidt på samme måde som Eddie Vedders soundtrack til Into The Wild.
Never heard of artist or album before, really enjoyed, very good, acoustic Alt-j, would definitely seek physical copy and add to favourites ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spoky psychedelic.
A great, sparse folk album. Banhart’s voice is singular and outsider at times.
I kind of dug this one. Sort of folkish but more modern
Pretty good! Mellow. Good songs and vocals.
Love me some Devendra
The album could feasibly be a collection of unreleased home demos. But somehow - through the strength of the melodies, and a lovely dose of humour and eccentricity - it has the charm of something like the Beatles Anthologies. The homemade solitary feel is like Bert's Jansch first album. Dare I say even early Dylan, albeit Devendra's lyrics area more early Bolan than Dylan. And Devendra Banhart is pretty much a carbon-copy of Tyrannosaurus Rex-era Marc Bolan. Warbling vocals against a folky backdrop of abstract and pastoral lyrics. And yet the man protests he had never heard early Bolan before recording! Lots of charm, it continues to grow on me with every listen.
I loved this!
A super solid folk album with great guitar riffs and haunting chord progressions. I hadn't heard Banhart before, but it felt a bit like a blend of Brighteyes, Nick Drake, and maybe Andrew Bird without the whistling.
It's alright and interesting, put it into the revisit pile
Much better than what I remembered. This isn't quite freak folk but it's kinda close. Let's say it's weird folk for hippies that spend a lot of money on their clothes.
Nice intimate indie folk album with many great songs in it, well played, Devendra!
Beautiful
A lot of tracks to digest and it takes a bit of getting used to the voice but it managed to keep me hooked with different moods throughout. Good stuff.
I love this album. So beautiful and so surprising.
Oh yeah, I was into this back in the day as a blossoming hipster into so called "freak folk" - still a big fan of Joanna Newsom but I sort of fell off the Devendra Banhart wagon. This held up better than I remembered and makes me want to explore some of his more recent work. Also, interesting that I just listened to Caetano Veloso for the first time and that is one of Banhart's named influences on wikipedia.
Akustista folkkia, vähän melankolista sellaista. There Was the Sun kuulosti etäisesti tutulta. Parhaat: Autumn's Child, Insect Eyes, Fall
It was good! reminded me a lot of Haley Heynderickx, but less narrative + my psychedelic (maybe that just means it's folk). Id relisten to the albums
Coffee shop guitar and soft vocals. That's essentially what this album is, and I really enjoyed it. The guitar work throughout the 45 minutes is impressive and the vocals, though they never reach anything spectacular, fit this kind of music perfectly. I found his voice slightly too warbly at times. It was as if he trying to sing as softly as he possible could manage, and the noises that ended up coming out were trembling whispers. I was worried after the first few tracks sounding similar that I would find myself bored by the end, but I found myself liking it more and more. The one-two punch of the instrumental 'Tit Smoking In The Temple Of Artesan Mimicry' (what a strange title) and the title track in the middle of the album were the highlights. This record evokes images of cold Autumn in front of a fire. I think the second half is much better than the first. The tracks become more catchy as it goes on. I would say that this is a bit of a hidden gem, and exactly the reason I started this list. To find music I wouldn't normally listen to, or seek out.
folk music at its inner roots. with mostly guitar and voice, the raw sincerity and unedited takes alone make this album a spectacle. breezy and sounding like it comes from the deepest appalachian forests, this album is interesting in vocals, lyrics, and instruments. it's not for everyone, but for the most part it's a nice listen.
3-4
Ich mag solche Musik. Einfach Gitarre und eine gute Melodie. Mehr braucht es manchmal nicht.
I feel like this is one of those albums that would get better with repeated listens. Interesting guitar work, strange voice. I appreciate the uniqueness here.
It’s surprising that this was the record chosen from Banhart’s catalog. He’s got much better music than this. This is interesting. Overall, the guitar work is lovely, the music is well composed, and the lyrics are cute. But the vocal affect that’s employed here is a bit too dominant. He sounds like, if Tom Waits and Jack White had a baby, and that baby got blackout drunk alone one night in a recording studio. That said, I don’t hate this. It’s good for soundtracks to strange and gritty crime dramas.
It took a bit for me to get into this one. His vocals and seemingly stream-of-consciousness lyrics are a bit off-putting at first. But the musicianship is accomplished and the album does a good job of building tension and by the end of it. Feels like it would make a great soundtrack for a folk horror flick like The Wicker Man.
Having read the reviews I didn't know what to expect but I quite like this album. I started listening to this list to find music that I wouldn't normally listen to and this is exactly what I wanted to find. I doubt I'll listen to it again but I wouldn't reach over to turn it off
Listened to this twice. It is some nice and calming singer-songwriter style indie-folk. The sounds are familiar, but hard for me to place. Some of it reminds me a bit of other indie acts of its contemporary release date (e.g., Neutral Milk Hotel at their most reserved) and several acts that have been born in its wake, such as Vance Joy for the singer-songwriter aspect. The production here is very exposing and vulnerable with several songs giving a tape-recorder on a desk style effect where you can hear static recording fuzz and clicking around in the background (e.g., See Saw). I think for the style of music, it works very well. I found the songs themselves to be interesting and if I had more time to focus on lyrics I might appreciate them on a deeper level. Not something I'd often come back to, but I think this is somewhere around a low 4 for me. Enjoyable and worthy of respect, but it runs a little long for me.
I've listened to this album a few times in the past, but never completely warmed to it. Looking back on it now after discovering Joanna Newsom a few years ago, I appreciate it for being a big part of that freak folk movement which really shaped a lot of popular "indie" music for the rest of the decade or so. Some of these songs still hold up and are great, others not so much. Some just sound like failed experiments, which is completely reasonable on a 42 minute record with 16 tracks. Great guitar playing and songwriting, vocal style is a bit of an acquired taste I think. I'm kind of surprised that M. Ward wasn't included in the list as well, since I think Post-War is a better album from this genre.
This grew on me. I didn't want to go 1 star so I did my best to elevate to two. This has passion, creativity. As I relistened, this became a soundtrack of my morning. Even saved a track "Fall". This record accomplished it's goal with flying colors
I have to admit, I was a little nervous when YouTube music categorized this album as “psychedelic folk.“ The last time we encountered an album by that description, I had to listen to an extended play of the weirdest Renaissance Festival there ever had been. But this turned into quite the pleasant surprise. Charming, and very interesting to listen to.
21st century folk; a cross between Donovan and Mungo Jerry.
Another album I would have never listened to without this project and am glad I did. Beautiful. I guess I'm a fan of freak folk! I especially loved the first track. (It didn't hurt that I listened to part of this album during sunset - clouds turning pink with flocks of birds flying by, all set against the vibrant colors of the fall foliage.)
Beautiful album, I hear some experimental aspects that differs it from other folk/chill albums. Would give a higher rating but needs a second listen 4/5.
3.5
Un très bel album, avec la finesse d'une dentelle, mais pas dépourvu de l'autodérision caractéristique de Banhart. C'est cet album qui m'a donné envie de découvrir son œuvre, et je dois dire que je préfère les albums ultérieurs, où il prend plus de risques artistiques et chante avec moins d'affectation, généralement.
Solid folk Music. Like the space in the recording. Will return.
I love fairy autumn-ish folk. They're like bedtime stories for adults <3
lovely autumnal music. i think his voice can be a bit silly especially when listening to a whole album of it but it's still enjoyable and nostalgic to me
It's rainy where I am and this is exactly what I want to listen to. Favorites - The Body Breaks - Will is My Friend - Autumn's Child
Back when indie weird was indie gold.
I generally like this album, but there were bits and pieces that I love mixed in with other things that I almost hated. I think that contributes to something eerily beautiful. It's a bit hard to categorize, which I appreciate. I imagine I will be coming back to this album again.
Glad I found this album. Norah Jones vibes.
4/5
Alguna canción se ha hecho pesada, pero me ha gustado
I still love you devendra
I was nervous about revisiting this one as Devendra Banhart and this album especially exemplify the highs and lows of the mid-00s Freak Folk movement, a style which I'd say broke into two halves: the rising electronicization/experimentation of your Animal Collectives, and the falling hey-ho stomp-clap faux-Appalachia of your Edward Sharpes and Fleet Foxeses. Simply uttering the name 'Devendra Banhart' evokes the most citified people you know tagging their Coachella photo dumps on facebook, sun-drenched images of them in big hats and bare feet, somehow backstage. You immediately picture someone weaving bird feathers into their heavily conditioned hair and always holding, despite having to deal directly with a flaky, shady weed connect. But of course that wasn't me. *Of course.* I was *different,* my connection to this music was genuine. And there's the central paradox of the folk resurgence of the 00s: even if there were many people cosplaying at jugband authenticity and laundering the late-60s flower-child aesthetic for social media clout, that desire came from somewhere genuine: we were still reeling from 9/11 and the Iraq War, the we-won/kids-rule peacefulness of the 90s had been power-washed away and the Establishment/Right wing had ordered us all out of the pool. Some of this took the form of the NY Garage Rock revival, and some of it took the form of deeply earnest, poorly-recorded folk music. I went to Los Angeles for college in fall '04, and despite not coming from very far, the culture clash was real: I wanted to be an Art Student, find some like minds; what I found was a rich-kids school, a repository for producers' kids to get DJ'ing out of their system before they simply followed in their parents' moneymaking footsteps. Dismayed by the scene, I dove deeper into music, and connecting with low-fi folk music was inevitable, as I was very focused on textures at the time. Rejoicing in the Hands was my first introduction to Banhart, and I love so many individual tracks here. It was a pleasure to listen to it all in full; whatever feelings I may have about Banhart's pretensions or self-focus on image, there's a lot of joy here. You can feel the room texture here, you feel like you're in The Place as he's playing. And nothing overstays its welcome. I'm back in my dorm room, and in a not totally embarrassing way. Of course the underground became overexposed and freak-folk was commodified; we're Millenials and thus easily marketed to, despite our avowed savviness. But I think this album still stands up on its own. I may look down my nose at recent attempts to nostalgia-fy the 00s, but this is a good example of something that was pretty good at the time and is still pretty good, actually.
Love his voice and his early 2000s weirdness.
Acoustic, folk rock, moderno.
I’d like to spend more time with this one. I had t listened to it before this but I enjoyed the instrumentation and arrangements and his voice.
This is the first time in awhile that I have added an artist to my following based on the first listen to a record from this list. I will be return to more of his stuff.
Supremely intimate, the perfect album for quiet moments
Better than I thought. To me a hidden gem and would listen some more
This album made my hands, fingers and toes get heavy. It made my shoulders and thighs sink into the floor. It made me relax and go into a happy state of mind where my mental battery started to charge. My point is, it is pleasant ambient music to do yoga to. Namaste.
This album reminds me of Sufjan Stevens in places, and Tallest Man on Earth in others. I liked it a lot and added some songs to playlists. There Was Sun is a good example of a song that sounds like TMOE. I've never heard of Devendra before and I'll listen to some more of his music. Some of the songs bored me, and the album did feel a little bit too long. Despite this I really liked it. 8/10
7/2/24. I don't dive into folk music much but loved the psychedelic nature of this album! Sometimes a voice an acoustic guitar is all you need to fill the space.
Never heard this before and not sure what makes it "psychedelic" but I really enjoyed it. It's simple and beautiful. I'll listen again.
Holy fuck what a pleasant surprise!
Navegando entre la cultura pop y la undergroud estadounidense, Devendra Banhart sorprendió en los inicios del milenio con su lírica sensible y sus atractivas melodías. En este, su segundo álbum, profundiza su opción auténticamente alternativa a todo lo que se hacía en el panorama musical de la época, y todo, sin apenas artificio sonoro. Incluso se podría decir que es un disco infra-producido que, sin embargo, consigue transmitir grandes dosis de emoción a través de una mezcla de blues, ragtime, músicas rurales, country e incluso folk europeo y celta. Es difícil destacar algún tema así que, simplemente por gusto personal, citaría el tema de apertura, "This Is the Way", la emotiva "The Body Breaks" sobre la naturaleza efímera de la existencia, y la delicada reflexión sobre la amistad, "Will Is My Friend".
A snapshot of that time in folk music, evoking memories of Jose Gonzalez et al. An enjoyable and dreamy album overall, if lacking in enough to really make it stand out.
Now, Devendra Banhart is someone I've mean to listen to for ages. I've played the album three times now, and I like it enough to add it to my Qobuz favourites. It took a couple of plays before I could figure out who his voice reminds me of - he reminds me of Marc Bolan's vocal style. All in all, this is a pleasant album of gentle sounding guitar folk. Not sure where the much vaunted 'Psych' descriptor comes in. This is an album I added to my Qobuz favourites.
Really enjoyed this. Will definitely revisit.
Lyrical inovation, minimalist aesthetic. Brilliant, but not for me.
Not bad.
Acoustic, folk rock, moderno.
What a completely charming album. While I’ve never listened to this artist before, I was predisposed to enjoy his music because I’ve seen comparisons drawn between him and Joanna Newsom - I can definitely see why after listening, though the music here is comparatively minimalist and conventional. Almost went for the full five stars; I think it edges just close enough to sounding twee that I’m not quite there. Somewhere between 4 and 4.5, but a certain re-listen. Favorite tracks: This Is The Way, Rejoicing In The Hands, Todo Los Dolores, Insect Eyes, Autumn’s Child
This was nice easy listening with some fun elevation here and there. Would definitely listen to this again. I enjoyed the vocals playing around and trying out different styles.
It's haunting and I love it
Charming psychedelic American folk rock. A bit of an exotic and weird twist. I like his voice
Good
I found this album to be really calming and charming. I do think it would have functioned better as an EP; there is definitely a variation in the quality between some songs. Top tracks: This Is The Way, The Body Breaks, Autumn's Child
First time listening to this. It’s quite awesome.
what a subtle masterpiece, sneaks up on you and swallows you whole...
Nice!
Wow. Unique.
Better than I thought. And ⭐⭐⭐⭐ for other albums.
Folky, like it.
some very good folk! I vibed the whole time.
Very cottagecore! Très cœur du chalet!
Lovely. Very mysterious sounding. Love the lowfi classical guitar. With touches of strings as well. Lyrical content interesting. Good album for nature and cozy rainy days. I don't really now how to rank album's upon first time anymore. So it will just shoe my so far impressions of it. It's a four.
Vaguely charming and certainly of interest and wholly original. But perhaps too insistently weird for its own good, one fears. And it was dangerous in inspiring too many lesser talented imitators. However, one digs it, the spirit behind it and the thoughtful (if super-different) execution, recognizing that what doesn't sound Caetano Veloso veers maybe a little uncomfortably close to Tiny Tim territory.
Fun album
Based on some of the reviews I'd seen for this I expected to not really enjoy this, but it's actually pretty good! I love the stripped back nature of it and the singer has an overall pleasant voice to listen to.
Interesting lyrics and sound. Strong guitars throughout. I could see this artist playing in local bars and pubs. It was very folksy.
Very nice, gentle acoustic singer/songwriter material.
4.0
Bas super chill album, mogao bi ga cijeli dan slusati. Zapravo i jesam.. 4.5 barem
Eclectic, peaceful, soothing. Very enjoyable tunes. Melodic voice. 7/10
Good
I'd never heard of Devendra Banhart before, but enjoy this kind of music so it was great to discover this album. Many of the songs sounded similar to me, but if I'm listening to chill music like this then that doesn't really bother me. One song that stood out was "Will Is My Friend."
I've never heard of it before, but I really enjoyed it. I'm giving it a third listen now and trying to decide if I add it to my library. I feel like it could really grow on me with time.
4.5
7.6/10
Interesting stuff
אלבום ממש טוב! לא הז'אנר שלי אבל הוא עדיין ממש טוב ונהניתי מכל שיר
This guy makes "folk" (not sure he'd buy into the label) sound original and visceral. And simultaneously fun and deep.
Forgot to rate this for ages so don’t remember much other than quite liking it. Let’s call it a 4
5 seconds in and I know this is going to be RIGHT up my alley
I liked most of this album, nice and chilled. Unfortunately a few songs were quite whiney and dreary.
очень приятная музыка, но пока нет ничего выпирающего, хотя нет кое что выпирает. его надо распробовать, видимо что то в нем есть
I remember this from a long time ago. Cool kids were into him. I thought the singing was weird. It’s much less weird to me now. I feel like I’m more into folk generally. I think it’s a 3.6 for me.
Great discovery. Never heard of this guy before but I can see how he’s been an influence to some artists i like
It started as a very average folk album without any distinctive features, but some of the songs were actually pretty good, even though I can't put up my finger why they stand out. I especially liked Insect Eyes and the self-titled song. One has a very ominous feeling when listening to those two. Nice album, I would like to come back to it one day.
Tuesday 10/31/2023, 1:11, office S Tier————————— A Sight to Behold When the Sun Shown on Vetiver See Saw This is the Way The Body Breaks Rejoicing in the Hands There Was the Sun Insect Eyes Dogs They Make Up The Dark Tit Smoking in the Temple of Artesan Poughkeepsie Autumns Child This Beard is for Siobhan Fall Will is My Friend Todo Los Dolores
an odd album, and one i was not expecting, but i broadly enjoyed it? hard to rate for sure
really good!
Really nice psych-folk album. Beautiful guitar work and solid songwriting. I’ll be looking at more of his records.
Fun story: I was visiting my oldest sister in L.A. and she took me to a tiny concert at an art gallery to see a couple artists I'd never heard of. The opener was some screechy lady with a harp (Joanna Newsom), and then "headlining" (keep in mind there was less than 50 people in the room, basically just a circle of people around a chair and a microphone) was Devendra Banhart. I didn't really enjoy myself at the time, but my tastes have changed. This is definitely a singular album, captures a certain moment in time quite well. I'm not going to keep coming back to it like I will with Sufjan or whatever, but it's definitely quite good and unique.
Wow, yeah I’m a sucker for weird folky shite like this. There is a fine line between vocals being eccentric and downright annoying and it certainly crosses that line on a few occasions (See Saw in particular) but on the whole it’s inventive and often very pretty with some fantastic guitar playing and inspired songwriting
Reminds me of Shakey Graves, with less energy. Very nice and I’ll be listening to more.
Folk-rock acústico. Un 4.
Acoustic, folk rock, moderno.
Really cool album!
I like. Indie and calm
One listen to Rejoicing in the Hands and I couldn't help but think that had Marc Bolan be reincarnated and sent to the United States, he'd be Devendra Banhart. This album feels steeped in the psychedelic folk genre bestowed upon it while, at the same token, feeling as though it wasn't anywhere near it with its admittedly bare bones nature. Still, it is an overtly pleasant listen for a rather nice day. Favorites: This is the Way, A Sight to Behold, The Body Breaks, Poughkeepsie, This Beard is for Siobhan, Rejoicing in the Hands, Fall, When the Sun Shone on Vetiver, There Was Sun.
I don't normally enjoy folk rock music, but this one was pleasant to listen to. I liked the singer's soothing and melodic voice. I'd be into checking out more of his music.
I found this album to be relaxing & very of the time for indie music.
Surprisingly pleasant.
Folk. Interesante
Pretty good! Haven't listened to them before and happy I did
I quite enjoyed this. Can't really think of any particular track that stood out.
Very calming. I understand why this was on Young God, if that makes any sense. Just a very tender folk album, glad this is my first one. I'm gonna take a very nice nap after this. Fav tracks: The Body Breaks, Poughkeepsie, This Beard is for Siobhan, Fall, Insect Eyes
Not sure how this one slipped by me.
This was pretty good. I don't know if I'm ever going to listen to it again, but if it were playing I wouldn't mind.
меланхоличненько хорошенький
Yuh
This album really stood out with its simple acoustic guitar and unusual singing. Reminds me of an alt-J album
This is the way Poughkeepsie The body breaks
3,5/5. Sympas mais assez répétitif.
Will listen again
Good album! Saved the artist to listen more.
This was a nice listen.
Prévisible
petite brise automnale
I really dig it