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Devendra Banhart - Cripple Crow

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Released in 2005 on the XL Recordings label, *Cripple Crow* is the fifth studio album by Venezuelan-American folk singer Devendra Banhart. The record is distinguished by its expansive tracklist of over twenty songs, transitioning from his earlier lo-fi acoustic recordings to a more full-band psychedelic folk and Tropicalia-influenced sound. The album features instrumentation such as acoustic guitars, sitars, and lush vocal harmonies. It caters to audiences exploring the mid-2000s freak-folk movement and classic 1960s folk rock.

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When was Devendra Banhart's Cripple Crow released?

Cripple Crow was released in 2005 on XL Recordings. It is Devendra Banhart's fifth studio album.

How long is Cripple Crow compared with Banhart's earlier albums?

Cripple Crow has a tracklist of more than twenty songs, making it notably expansive. Its scale contrasts with the sparer, lo-fi acoustic feel of some of Banhart's earlier recordings.

What languages are used on Cripple Crow?

The album includes songs in both English and Spanish. That bilingual approach reflects Banhart's Venezuelan-American background and broadens the record's folk palette.

How does Cripple Crow differ from Devendra Banhart's early work?

It moves beyond the most stripped-down lo-fi folk arrangements toward a fuller, more varied sound. The 2005 album includes psychedelic, tropical, folk, and singer-songwriter elements across its long tracklist.

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