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Music Monday: Headdress
Mystery desert men
I had no idea that there was an actual classification for musicians like Devendra Banhart or Jana Hunter. I always assumed it was a particular type of indescribable folk. Turns out, though, that there is a home for the classically troubadour sound: naturalismo.
I’ll have to thank Headdress for their help finding this new information out. Before I do, though, you should actually listen to the Texas two-piece. Beautifully lo-fi, Headdress’ “Turquoise” is more of an experience than a flat out album. Ariel Pink meets Desperado, the album plays up echoes and evokes a desertscape, giving of a distinct vibe of stationary solitude. “Turquoise” is a tad literal on the “natural,” featuring crickets and wolves along with soft and minimal instrumentals, but nothing that I’ve heard this year comes close to the vivid, almost photographic imagery that results from listening to Headdress.
Featured Song: “Blanket of Golden Fields” by Headdress
Download: “Blanket of Golden Fields” by Headdress
Featured Song: “Among the Swinging Stars” by Headdress
Download: “Among the Swinging Stars” by Headdress
Also, if you want to know more about naturalismo, you should check out the Naturalismo Blog. It’s good reading.
