Rejoicing in the Hands

Rejoicing in the Hands (2004) finds Devendra Banhart working in a lo-fi, acoustic-based idiom that blends folk, indie rock, and subtle psychedelic touches. The record features fragile, often high-register vocals, sparse guitar work and occasional bursts of unconventional instrumentation, creating a whimsical and intimate atmosphere with songs that move between quiet ballads and more upbeat folk-rock numbers. Its home-recorded aesthetic and surreal, stream-of-consciousness lyrics are often associated with the early 2000s indie folk or freak folk scene and helped bring attention to Banhart's songwriting.