{"id":3360,"date":"2008-07-26T01:08:14","date_gmt":"2008-07-26T00:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.johncoulthart.com\/feuilleton\/2008\/07\/26\/the-golden-apples-of-the-sun\/"},"modified":"2008-07-26T01:08:14","modified_gmt":"2008-07-26T00:08:14","slug":"the-golden-apples-of-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johncoulthart.com\/feuilleton\/2008\/07\/26\/the-golden-apples-of-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The Golden Apples of the Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Golden Apples of the Sun<\/em>, the first release on Arthur Magazine<\/em>‘s Bastet label has been one of my favourite compilations of recent years. Golden Apples<\/em> was\/is one of those landmark music anthologies that appear from time to time and seem to fix a moment perfectly as they capture a sudden flourishing of new music, in this instance the emergence of folk\/acoustic\/post-Old Weird America bands and artists. Devendra Banhart is one of those artists and he compiled the anthology and produced the cover art. The first pressing sold out but it’s now being reissued and you can order a copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is more than a compilation\u2013it\u2019s expertly sequenced and paced, like one long, slow flow of a particularly rich vibe. Liner notes are by the artists themselves, paying tribute to each other, all handlettered by Devendra, who also provides artwork on cover, back cover, sleeve, tray and the disk itself.<\/p>\n

\u201cEssential.\u201d \u2014 Mojo<\/em>, September 2004<\/p>\n

\u201cSparkling.\u201d \u2014 The Wire<\/em>, July 2004<\/p>\n

\u201c8.6 (out of 10): [Its] sprawling landscape presents a persuasive case for the depth of a scene that seemingly sprung up (like mushrooms) overnight.\u201d \u2014 Pitchfork<\/em>, July 8, 2004<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Track listing:
\n1. Vetiver (with Hope Sandoval)<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cAngel\u2019s Share\u201d (from the \u201cVetiver\u201d LP)
\n2. Joanna Newsom<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cBridges and Balloons\u201d (from \u201cThe Milk\u2013Eyed Mender\u201d LP)
\n3. Six Organs of Admittance<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cHazy SF\u201d (previously unreleased)
\n4. Viking Moses<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cCrosses\u201d (from \u201cCrosses\u201d)
\n5. Josephine Foster<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cLittle Life\u201d (prev. unreleased home recording)
\n6. ESPers<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cByss & Abyss\u201d (from \u201cESPers\u201d LP)
\n7. Vashti Bunyan & Devendra Banhart<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cRejoicing in the Hands\u201d (from the \u201cRejoicing in the Hands of the Golden Empress\u201d LP)
\n8. Jana Hunter<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cFarm, CA\u201d (prev. unreleased)
\n9. Currituck Co.<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cThe Tropics of Cancer\u201d (from \u201cGhost Man on First\u201d)
\n10. White Magic<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cDon\u2019t Need\u201d (from the Drag City EP)
\n11. Iron and Wine<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cFever Dream\u201d (from \u201cOur Endless Numbered Days\u201d LP)
\n12. Diane Cluck<\/strong> \u2013 \u201d Heat From Every Corner\u201d (from \u201cMacy\u2019s Day Bird\u201d)
\n13. Matt Valentine<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cMountains of Yaffa\u201d (prev. unreleased)
\n14. Entrance<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cYou Must Turn\u201d (prev. unreleased home recording)
\n15. Jack Rose<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cWhite Mule\u201d (from \u201cRed Horse, White Mule\u201d)
\n16. Little Wings<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cLook at What the Light Did Now\u201d (from \u201cLight Green Leaves\u201d)
\n17. Scout Niblett<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cWet Road\u201d (from \u201cSweet Heart Fever\u201d)
\n18. Troll<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cMexicana\u201d (from \u201cPathless Lord\u201d)
\n19. CocoRosie<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cGood Friday\u201d (from \u201cLa Maison de Mon Reve\u201d)
\n20. Antony<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cThe Lake\u201d (from \u201cLive at Saint Olaye\u2019s With Current 93\u201d)<\/p>\n

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