What Will We Be

Folk · 2009 · 14 tracks · 50m

What Will We Be

Devendra Banhart

Sun-drenched psych-folk that trades lo-fi grit for polished 1970s warmth. A breezy, bilingual collection of tropicalia-tinged pop and gentle surrealism.

October 26, 2009 · Warner Bros. Records

A playful and sun-drenched collection that balances bohemian whimsy with sophisticated pop sensibilities.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks · 50m

01

Can’t Help but Smiling

2:25

02

Angelika

3:24

03

Baby

3:07

04

Goin’ Back

3:45

05

First Song for B

3:00

06

Last Song for B

3:03

07

Chin Chin & Muck Muck

5:25

08

16th & Valencia Roxy Music

3:00

09

Rats

5:09

10

Maria Lionza

5:51

11

Brindo

3:43

12

Meet Me at Lookout Point

3:42

13

Walilamdzi

2:13

14

Foolin’

2:43

Moments Worth Listening For

The transition into the groovy, psych-rock breakdown during the final third of 'Rats'

The effortless, breezy vocal harmonies that carry the chorus of 'Baby'

The sudden shift from acoustic intimacy to full-band glam swagger on '16th & Valencia Roxy Music'

Reviews

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Where This Album Departs

How does What Will We Be sound next to the rest of Devendra Banhart's catalogue?

Crooning+1.8σ

The vocals lean notably further into crooning than the rest of the catalogue.

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