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Folk · 2009

Baby

Devendra Banhart

A sun-drenched, 70s-inspired romantic ballad featuring Banhart's signature vibrato and lush, polished chamber-folk arrangements.

October 2, 2009 · Wea Music

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Baby is a masterclass in sun-drenched, romantic folk that feels like a rediscovered 1970s treasure. The track marks a departure from the more abrasive, lo-fi experiments of Banhart's early career, opting instead for a lush, studio-polished sound that glows with analog warmth. It is built around a gentle acoustic guitar figure and Banhart's unmistakable, wide-vibrato croon, which lends the song an air of vintage vulnerability. The production is sophisticated yet intimate, incorporating subtle chamber elements like soft strings and light percussion that never overwhelm the central melody.

Moments Worth Listening For
the entrance of the subtle, warm string arrangement that elevates the simple acoustic melody
devendra's signature wide vibrato on the word baby during the chorus
the transition from the sparse opening to the fuller, more rhythmic middle section
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Baby sound next to the rest of Devendra Banhart's catalogue?

Romantic+4.0σ

Romantic saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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