For his ninth album, Devendra Banhart combines sparse instrumentation like guitar, some synth, and drums with sorrowful lyrics. Similar to 2013's Mala, Ape In Pink Marble features 13 songs full of loneliness and melancholy. For example, 'Don't Come back, please come back tonight / Just about the only thing left is a lie.' Banhart sings and whispers about the darkness in an appealing way. Don't miss tracks like 'Fancy Man', 'Saturday Night', 'Good Time Charlie', 'Fig In Leather', and the bossa - nova - influenced 'Theme for a Taiwanese Woman in Lime Green'. Music label: Nonesuch 2016. Reviewed by Donut Savage in 10/2016.
To use this vinyl LP, you'll need a record player. Just place the vinyl gently on the turntable, set the needle on the starting groove, and enjoy the music. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid leaving fingerprints or dirt on it. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place and keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. After each use, return it to its sleeve to protect it from scratches.
