Devendra Banhart
Little Yellow Spider

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Type: Single Release date: 20/09/2004

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by Jack Lowrey [Edit this content] ▾ 11 comments 17:20 October 13th, 2004

Devendra Banhart has a gift - his beautiful guitar strumming can shine a ray of light into this reviewer’s heart even on the greyest of London days. But Jesus, what is this man singing about?

On latest single, 'Little Yellow Spider', Banhart once again nicks his lines from the poetry book of a five-year-old girl and croons on about magical octopuses, crabs and albatrosses. The subjects may seem harmless, but when you stop to think about the fact that a bearded man with frighteningly large teeth is singing this, it makes you wonder if this song could be the soundtrack to a few slumber parties at the Neverland ranch.

But lets not get hung up on the fine details - the track's pleasantries are in abundance, and Banhart’s efforts are most welcome to these ears.

Devendra Banhart 7 / 10

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Devendra Banhart - Little Yellow Spider

Yes, yes, yes! I love you, bearded lunatic folkie bloke.

Effloresce_Sean | 14 Oct '04, 17:18 | X | Reply

Re: Devendra Banhart - Little Yellow Spider

Nice review, I do worry for this Man's head sometimes. I remember seeing him on Jools Holland off his face and dancing to Alicia Keys in a red knitted cardigan. Devendra...tour the Uk for Fooks sake.

Kkkitchens @Effloresce_Sean | 14 Oct '04, 17:34 | X | Reply

Devendra Banhart - Little Yellow Spider

I tottally agree and JET is not Shit Rock

Nathan_R | 14 Oct '04, 20:54 | X | Reply

Devendra Banhart - Little Yellow Spider

Dunno where Jet appear in this review...but come on....they are shit. A walking, talking bundle of rock and roll cliches if ever there was one.

Effloresce_Sean | 14 Oct '04, 21:23 | X | Reply

Devendra Banhart - Little Yellow Spider

Devendra banhart is playing at the Shepards Bush Empire next Thursday 21st. Everyone must go see him, even if you have horses hooves, instead of legs !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Luv
Rossy (Paper Cuts)

MrRossy | 16 Oct '04, 12:16 | X | Reply

Devendra Banhart - Little Yellow Spider

And you can take your teeth out dancing and show 'em a real good time, as well. Or so I've been told.

Effloresce_Sean | 16 Oct '04, 19:04 | X | Reply

Re: Devendra Banhart - Little Yellow Spider

Draaaa la la la.

Kkkitchens @Effloresce_Sean | 17 Oct '04, 23:12 | X | Reply

Devendra Banhart - Little Yellow Spider

For sure.

nathania | 20 Oct '04, 16:49 | X | Reply

Devendra Banhart - Little Yellow Spider

Saw Devendra banhart play last night with his magestic backing band 'Little Wings'. IT WAS AMAZING.
One of the best shows i've ever been to. Wasn't sure what to expect, but the gig left me with a real big smile on my face !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you missed this gig,he's playing at the 12bar tonight if you can manage to squeeze in.

Exuberant and Foolish he besins his journey onward
GO DEVENDRA GO GO GO GO

Ta ra
Rossy (Paper Cuts)

MrRossy | 22 Oct '04, 08:22 | X | Reply

Devendra Banhart - Little Yellow Spider

Ah, the 12 bar? Dammit, I really want to go but I can't! Oh well..I saw him in a little tent in Leeds, singing to confused, drunken 40-year olds and lanky indie kids who all stood up front so no one could see. You'd think at a Banhart show you'd sit down with him.