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00-devendra_banhart--nino_rojo-(retail)-2004-hit2000.nfo
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a r t i s t : Devendra Banhart
t i t l e : Nino Rojo
d a t e : 2004
l a b e l : Young God Records YG25
g e n r e : Folk
r l s. d a t e : September/2004
t r a c k s : 16
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 59,6 MB
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OBC's advance release didn't have scans or track titles --
here's the retail! Enjoy!
Known as one of the leaders of the so-called 'psych-folk'
movement, Devendra Banhart delivers a haunting and sparse cover
of Wake Up, Little Sparrow. The opener has some hiss on it but
makes it all the more credible and authentic as the musician
sounds like a cross between Rufus Wainwright and Leon Redbone.
The warble in his vocals halfway through is also quite
endearing although the song itself staggers slightly near the
conclusion. Ay Mama has more panache as the tune seems more
uplifting and upbeat. Here Banhart repeats the one line in an
almost folksy mantra manner before a distant horn and organ
saunter in momentarily. A roots format makes We All Know come
off like Ron Sexsmith but Ryan Adams more. It's quite engaging
once the horns and additional instruments round off and fleshes
out the campfire-ish ditty. Yet it's this minimal tone which
captivates the listener, although he sounds a bit like Les
me just one more time before you hibernate and come out a crab
cake,'" he sings while turning a quasi-Dylan phrase. A Ribbon
is too unfocused however and is the first moment of
disappointment. The slow strolling tenderness of At The Hop is
gorgeous though with a harmony vocal from Andy Cabic of
Vetiver. The softer melody on My Ships is short but sweet as
Banhart resembles Jack White early in the morning. Over the 16
songs, there are a couple of tunes that seem to resonate more
with listeners, especially the traditional folk approach behind
Sister, sounding like an old reworked blues tune. Perhaps the
highlight is the dreamy lullaby Water May Walk which includes
birds chirping and a very earthy texture. Only during Be Kind
does the musician opt for a pop-tinted format with harmonicas
and backing harmonies. This is continued during Owl Eyes which
recalls a smaller, economical Polyphonic Spree. A long and
sometimes tedious Electric Heart rounds off this otherwise
impressive batch of songs.
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01-Wake Up, Little Sparrow [02:54]
02-Ay Mama [03:02]
03-We All Know [02:46]
04-Little Yellow Spider [03:40]
05-A Ribbon [02:40]
06-At The Hop [02:14]
07-My Ships [01:38]
08-Noah [02:30]
09-Sister [02:38]
10-Water May Walk [03:14]
11-HorseheadedfleshWizard [02:26]
12-An Island [02:05]
13-Be Kind [03:06]
14-Owl Eyes [02:46]
15-The Good Red Road [02:04]
16-Electric Heart [05:33]
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45:16 min
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