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Calexico - Convict Pool
Review by Aaron Ellis
Convict Pool, the latest album from Calexico, is a true masterpiece that showcases the band's unique blend of Americana, indie rock, and Latin influences. The album opens with the haunting instrumental track "Gypsy's Curse," which sets the tone for the rest of the record. Throughout the album, Calexico delivers a diverse range of songs that are both musically complex and emotionally resonant.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Ballad of Cable Hogue," which features a beautiful melody and poignant lyrics. "Service and Repair" is another highlight, with its driving rhythm and infectious chorus. Other notable tracks include "Crooked Road and the Briar," "Woven Birds," and "Convict Pool," which all showcase the band's exceptional musicianship and songwriting skills.
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Download
Filename: calexico-convict-pool.rar- MP3 size: 58.4 mb
- FLAC size: 433.6 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Praskovia | 2:44 | |
| Alone Again Or | 3:24 | |
| Convict Pool | 3:58 | |
| El Kabong Rides Again | 2:00 | |
| El Kabong Rides Again | ||
| Si Tu Disais | 3:23 | |
| Corona | 3:21 | |
| Sirena | 3:42 |
Video
Calexico - El Kabong Rides Again (Boomerang Short, 480P)
Calexico | Convict Pool
Images
Catalog Numbers
qs90CD, QS90cdLabels
Quarterstick RecordsListen online
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Formats
- CD
- EP
- Enhanced
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Waterworks West |
| Mixed At | Wedgewood Studio |
| Mastered At | Golden Mastering |
| Published By | Breadcrust |
| Pressed By | Americ Disc |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Acoustic Guitar | Joey Burns |
| Guitar | Joey Burns |
| Vocals | Joey Burns |
| Bass | Joey Burns |
| Piano | Joey Burns |
| Drums | John Convertino |
| Percussion | John Convertino |
| Accordion | John Convertino |
| Mastered By | JJ Golden |
| Trumpet | Jacob Valenzuela (tracks: 1,3 to 6), Martin Wenk (tracks: 1,3 to 5) |
Notes
- Tracks 1,2 recorded and mixed at Wedgewood Studios, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Track 3 recorded and mixed at Waterworks West, Tucson, Arizona.
- Tracks 4-6 recorded at Wavelab Studio, Tucson, Arizona and mixed at the Distillery, Costa Mesa, California.
- Track 1: Breadcrust & Three Wise Boys Music LLC BMI
- Tracks 2 & 6: Lunada Bay Music, BMI, adm by Bug
- Track 3: BMG Publishing France
- Track 4: New Alliance Music, BMI
- Track 5: Lunada Bay, BMI
- Made In Canada (Sticker).
- Mastered by JJ Golden at Golden Mastering noted at the band's web presence.
- Regular jewel case.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Scanned): 036172009022
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): MADE IN CANADA BY AMERIC DISC 078Y8<0241>QS90CD
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L489
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 8127
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): MADE IN CANADA BY AMERIC DISC 34AJ1<0241>QS90CD
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L401
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 810A
About Calexico
American band from Tucson, Arizona that shares a sun-bleached border with many performers and musical styles. Comprised of two core members, and , Calexico became its own entity in 1996 with the release of the LP. Although that record marked the band's first official output, Joey and John had already been playing together as collaborating members of Arizona mainstays . A wide variety of tours, performances (including the Montreux and North Sea Jazz Festivals) and recording sessions as Calexico and with other artists (, , ), as well as their continuing relationship with Giant Sand, allowed the band the opportunity to develop as artists. Over time, Calexico has featured a revolving cast of musicians and instruments, and the bands sonic growth can be traced through its varied releases.
The band took their name from Calexico, California, a city on the boundary of California and Mexico.
Name Vars
- Calexjco
- Caléxico
Members
- Tasha Bundy
- Volker Zander
- Paul Niehaus
- Joey Burns
- John Convertino
- Martin Wenk
- Jacob Valenzuela
- Jairo Zavala
- Scott Colberg
- Sergio Mendoza
Summary by Aaron Ellis
Comments
The Convict Pool EP is a short little burst of creativity from the band, and it is definitely worth a listen. The covers of Love's "Alone Again Or" and The Minutemen's "Corona" are permanent live staples and a glimpse into who Calexico views as its influences. Speaking of the band playing live (which they are one of the best live acts in the world), the best song on Convict Pool, a cover of Francoiz Breut's "Si Tu Disais", is much better on the live Calexico DVD World Drifts In with French chanteuse Breut singing most of the melodies in her beautiful register. "Sirena" serves as a grand finale to this album, with it's chorus of "Into the arms of/into the heart of", making you with it was on a proper album around this time like Feast of Wire. The remaining two tracks, the title track and "Praskovia" leave less of an impression and do not meet the otherwise high quality found here. In all, some great songs here, and if you are interested in all things Calexico you will love these songs as well. If these are the kinds of songs this band casually tosses off unto an EP, half of them covers or not, this is one amazing band!
This is a real song btw https://youtu.be/n6PjSF3oF5Y
Nostalgia like El Kabong's guitar hit me in the head.
I got scared by this when I was way younger. Freaking embarrassing.
i thought this was a fever dream but no it’s very real ahhhh
coyote howling at the moon 0:12 and evil Cantina Bandit Bad Guy Lincoln Lola Lana and Loud Family's villain in Mexican Desert
Where did you pull this from? I'd there a DV collection??
Always loved this El Kabong short. This was back when there was imagination and the freedom to share it.
Literally this short would scare me as a kid.. the skeletons were not something I enjoyed
El Kabong with the Big Iron on his hip.
As a Mexican growing up I would literally stay up all night watching boomerang until this song played. We didn't have internet. Now I can listen to this whenever I want. The violins and the Spanish guitar really makes this ??
My childhood
1:24
This short was one of my favorites as a kid. Although I used to have a fear of skeletons so when they would zoom in on the skeleton in the beginning it would scare the crap out of me.
“Folks need heroes chief.”
0:01 monsters 2:01
This and atom ant where my favorite being from nm
