The Golden Apples of the Sun: An Arthur Comp

The acclaimed 2004 compilation of current underground folk music, as selected by Devendra Banhart. This is more than a compilation--it's 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.