Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon is a Devendra Banhart album released September 25, 2007. This album features more instrumentation than the previous records, as well as more genre experimentation. Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon was recorded in Topanga Canyon in Southern California and is dedicated to Alice Coltrane, Malachi Ritscher and Elliott Smith. The majority of the merchandise sold on the US tour for the album was made in collaboration with Banhart by Adam Tullie and Angeline Rivas, who design the clothing line Cavern Collection. Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon reached #19 on Rolling Stone's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2007. The song "Seahorse" is #69 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.

Background

The album details Banhart's break up with Bianca Casady of the band CocoRosie. Banhart's relationship with Casady ended in 2006.

Track listing

Personnel

The current name of Banhart's band is Spiritual Bonerz (the 'z' is silent), and the line-up consists of: Additional Musicians

Chart performance