Name: Algiers
Brand: Calexico

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

87208

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2012-09-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

045778720828

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Calexico

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Epitaph

Calexico is an American band from Tucson, Arizona that has been making music since 1996. The band was formed by Joey Burns and John Convertino, who had previously played together in the band Giant Sand. Calexico has toured and performed at various festivals, including the Montreux and North Sea Jazz Festivals. They have also collaborated with artists such as Neko Case, Victoria Williams, and Richard Buckner. The band's sound has evolved over time, with a revolving cast of musicians and instruments contributing to their varied releases.

The name "Calexico" comes from the city of Calexico, California, which is located on the border between California and Mexico.

Experience the unique blend of musical styles and influences that Calexico brings to their music. From their early collaborations with Giant Sand to their diverse discography, this American band continues to captivate audiences with their evolving sound.

recorded in new orleans, joey burns' and john convertino's sixth album is arguably the most exciting and accessible calexico record to date. it's a fact emphasised by the band's decision to name the album in tribute to the neighbourhood where they worked: algiers. the feel of algiers is recognisably classic calexico, but their style has been revitalised and reborn through the experience of recording in the magical city of new orleans. their work has spoken of dusty deserts and the loners that inhabit them, mixing america's country music heritage with that of a latin persuasion. in other words, it isn't obviously affiliated with the sounds that have made new orleans one of the premiere tourist destinations in the us. the choice of new orleans was largely down to long time collaborator/producer craig schumacher. 'we were talking about wanting to go to europe and record,' burns says, 'but we never get our stuff together in time to make plans that far in advance. so where do you go that is nearby and has a european feel? new orleans.'

Algiers

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