Can you believe it? Devendra Banhart’s Cripple Crow – originally released by XL in 2005 – is turning 20 years old. This was the 5th album from the Venezuelan American artist who is considered the pioneer of the “Freak Folk” and “New Weird America” movements. To celebrate – Devendra has compiled a reissue of the out of print release that features a 3rd Bonus LP (on Clear Green Smoke!) featuring 9 bonus tracks, including 1 B-Side, 5 previously unreleased demos, 2 previously unreleased live tracks, and 1 unearthed smash hit from the recording sessions.
This release is the first on his newly created Heavy Flowers label.
The album received a “Best New Music” 8.4 review from Pitchfork upon its release. The release date will fall 1 day prior to the actual 20th Anniversary, which will be the first time Devendra is early for anything. Now THAT is something to celebrate!
Tracks:
SIDE A1. Now That I Know2. Santa Maria De Feira3. Heard Somebody Say4. Long Haired Child5. Lazy Butterfly6. Quedate Luna7. Queen BeeSIDE B8. I Feel Just Like a Child9. Some People Ride The Wave10. The Beatles11. Dragonflys12. Cripple Crow13. Inaniel14. Hey Mama WolfSIDE C15. How’s About Tellin A Story16. Chinese Children17. Sawkill River18. I Love That Man19. Luna De Margarita20. Korean Dogwood21. Little Boys22. CanelaSIDE D23. There’s Always Something Happening24. La Ley25. Chicken26. Stewed Bark of an Old Oak Tree27. La Pastorcita Perdida28. Lickety SplitSIDE E29. Shame30. The Seventies31. How’s About Tellin A Story (Demo)32. Ay Jalisco (Demo)33. I Feel Just Like A Childe (Demo)SIDE F34. So Long City Ways (Demo)35. Long Haired Child (Live)36. Hey Mama Wolf (Live)37. Tarot (Demo)
