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While Calexico's 1997 debut album, SPOKE, contains strong hints of what was to come for the group, it clearly stands as an early point in their evolution. The hazy spaghetti-Western Mexicana that would later become so prevalent pops up at a few points here, but doesn't dominate the album. Multi-instrumentalists John Convertino and Joey Burns had only recently splintered off from Giant Sand, and the Captain Beefheart-gone-indie-rock flavor of their former band can still be heard in spots. At the same time, there's a strong lo-fi alt-folk feel to a number of tracks, evoking the sort of records Will Oldham and others were making for the Drag City label at the time. Though it's not as sophisticated as Calexico's later albums, SPOKE has a distinctive personality, and remains a starting point that the band should still look back on with pride.
1997 debut from dusty Tucson, AZ band. 19 lo-fi, earthy tracks ranging from 52 seconds to over 3 minutes. Definitely worth checking out! Quarterstick.
Audio Mixers: Joey Burns; John Convertino.
Recording information: Tucson, AZ (11/20/1995-12/20/1995).
Calexico includes: Joey Burns (vocals, guitar, mandolin, cello, accordion, bass); John Convertino (guitar, accordion, vibraphone, marimba, drums); Tasha Bundy (drums).
Personnel: Joey Burns (vocals, guitar, mandolin, cello, accordion); John Convertino (guitar, accordion, vibraphone, marimba, drums); Bridget Keating (violin).
Option (11-12/97, p.88) - "...a patchwork of scenes of everyday life--crafted by experts that know not to be heavy-handed--and it manages to make the everyday feel significant." Spoke Review
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Principally recorded at Wavelab Studios, Tucson, Arizona in July, August & December, 1997.
When not serving as a rhythm section for such acts as Giant Sand, Barbara Manning, Richard Buckner and The Friends of Dean Martinez, multi-instrumentalists Joey Burns and John Convertino comprise Calexico, also featuring Convertino's wife Tasha Bundy on backing vocals. Based in Tuscon Arizona, Calexico makes the most of its proximity to the Mexican border--the music is dominated by Spanish rhythms, sounds, and textures.
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