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Spoke is the debut studio album by the American band Calexico.[1][2] It was initially released in Germany (Hausmusik label) under the group name Spoke.
Spoke | ||||
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Studio album by Spoke (Calexico) | ||||
Released | 1996 (Germany) August 12, 1997 (USA) | |||
Recorded | November–December 1995 | |||
Genre | Indie rock | |||
Length | 44:45 | |||
Label | Hausmusik, Quarterstick | |||
Spoke (Calexico) chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
editReview scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
The Patriot Ledger wrote that "Calexico sticks with basic guitar and drums, with the occasional fiddle or string bass and here and there a Mexican-style accordion... It makes for a subtly entrancing sound, with the open spaces in the music often meaning as much as the stark arrangements themselves."[4] The San Francisco Examiner noted the "intoxicating, sometimes moody sound."[5]
Track listing
edit- "Low Expectations" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:37
- "Mind The Gap" (Burns) – 0:52
- "Mazurra" (Convertino) – 1:46
- "Sanchez" (Burns, Convertino) – 3:18
- "Haul" (Burns, Convertino) – 1:21
- "Slag" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:29
- "Paper Route" (Bundy, Burns, Convertino) – 2:01
- "Glimpse" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:40
- "Navy Cut" (Burns, Convertino) – 0:29
- "Spokes" (Burns) – 3:38
- "Scout" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:09
- "Point Vicente" (Burns, Coffman, Convertino) – 3:56
- "Wash" (Burns) – 2:35
- "Ice Cream Jeep" (Burns) – 0:31
- "Windjammer" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:38
- "Mazurka" (Convertino) – 1:20
- "Removed" (Burns, Coffman) – 3:52
- "Hitch" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:53
- "Stinging Nettle" (Burns, Coffman) – 3:41
Personnel
edit- John Convertino—drums, vibes, marimba, guitar, accordion
- Joey Burns—bass, cello, guitar, mandolin, vocals, accordion
- Tasha Bundy—drums
- Bridget Keating—violin
- David Coffman—guitar
References
edit- ^ Morris, Chris (Aug 2, 1997). "Flag Waving". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 31. p. 69.
- ^ Armstrong, Gene (15 Aug 1997). "Calexico trio makes music to suit lazy Tucson afternoons". Arizona Daily Star. p. 8D.
- ^ Spoke at AllMusic
- ^ Miller, Jay N. (30 Aug 1997). "Calexico: a stripped-down, entrancing sound". The Patriot Ledger. p. 32.
- ^ Garcia, Margaret (Aug 31, 1997). "Spoke's People". Datebook. San Francisco Examiner. p. 16.