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 it's 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!