Calexico : Classic or Dud?

Listening to an advance of the new album, unsurprisingly great.

And last night on TV

http://teamcoco.com/video/calexico-04-02-15

Haven't heard it but the early buzz is very encouraging. Hope they get a late career revival ala Kozelek (but more deserved).

Unfortunate tosititos-commercial perception otm. I remember even when Feast of Wire was out, critics always backhandedly referred to them as a one-trick pony, which seems unbelievably off the mark considering how much genre territory they cover.

I mean they are always pretty overtly southwestern/desert vibe, but if you actually actively listen it's easy to see that they're always creative and bring in a variety of influences for sure!

dunno this album is kind of awful - no distinctive edge or angle or vibe or appeal

I would disagree! But I would.

Interviewed John C. for the SF Weekly:

http://www.sfweekly.com/sanfrancisco/calexico-fillmore/Content?oid=3771221

The new one is Calexico goes arena rock? Three preview songs out now that couldn't/could bode well?

After a second listen, I would add more question marks to that post.

Anyone check out the full album yet?

I haven't. I'm like 3 albums behind on this band, honestly. I usually put on all those tour only albums that got reissued a few years ago (love those) but have been slacking otherwise.

listening now, kinda a grab bag in terms of style and quality. my fav track so far is "Thrown to the Wild," which does the windswept tex-mex post rock thing that only they can do so well.

They've put out lots of good stuff, but I still can't tell if they take too long between records or not enough time.

They've been hit and miss for a while now. New one especially.

I thought Algiers was a solid album, and they always manage to bring the best out of their collaborators whenever they do a joint project.

idk, i loved their '00s output enough that i'm gonna listen to everything they do from now on

"Unconditional Waltz" is kinda weird in that it's essentially a instrumental cover of "America" by Simon & Garkfunkel, I wonder if they credit it on the liner notes?

idk, i loved their '00s output enough that i'm gonna listen to everything they do from now on

― hoooyaaargh it's me satan (voodoo chili), Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

Oh, I feel the same way - I mean, I give every album a chance and I make a point to hang onto all the songs I like. But it's been a while since I loved an album all the way through.

I was recommended by Cacavas. Messages me. Which is like wtf dude you are awesome, why give me the time of day. But I love the records. Fits my current vibe.

Rather like their new holiday album:

https://casadecalexico.bandcamp.com/album/seasonal-shift

america's #1 band

Don’t think I can even make it through the new album.

Honestly didn't even know they had a new album out, but I just bought tickets to see them in LA.

Didn’t make it through the new album either.