Mala

Description

Devendra Banhart, the shaman of folk is back with "Mala," an eighth album that reveals a self-assured singer and a stripped-down production. For his previous album "What Will We Be," he traveled to California with his band and his producer. In contrast, "Mala" was conceived in his "tiny home" in Los Angeles, with the help of his longtime collaborator Noah Georgeson. Playing most of the instruments himself, on borrowed equipment and a Vintage Tascam recorder, Devendra delivers a particularly intimate and sincere album. The arrangements, without frills, immerse us in the sounds of the early DIY tracks from 10 years ago. He describes the ups and downs of love with a significant dose of surreal humor, effortlessly switching from English to Spanish and even to German! For Devendra Banhart, his career remains "a playground of adventure and exploration." "Mala" reveals a natural maturity in his style, particularly as a singer. All songs are written by Devendra Banhart. Produced by Devendra Banhart and Noah Georgeson.