Calexico "The Thread That Keeps Us" CD

The evolution of the supreme alternative roots band Calexico continues!
Their first new album in three years is yet another masterpiece, featuring their most diverse sounds to date!

The Japanese version includes all 7 bonus tracks included on the overseas limited edition 2-disc set!
As a band that continues to update American roots music with a modern sensibility, it is no exaggeration to say that Calexico is now a treasure of the US alongside Wilco! This 9th album, their first in about three years since their previous album ``Edge of the Sun,'' is also filled with new attempts in each song. There are a series of fresh surprises, such as the lead song ``End of the World With You,'' which has an open guitar sound and a catchy melody, ``Under the Wheels,'' which combines Mexican flavor with programmed sounds and reggae beats, ``The town & Miss Lorraine,'' the graceful and warm folky pop, ``Another Space,'' the band's most funky and groovy song to date, and the grandiose and moving ``Eyes Wide Awake,'' which seems to suck you into the sky. While retaining their original charm as a "road movie to enjoy with your ears" that blends American and Mexican nostalgia, this is the latest Calexico world that has evolved into a dynamic and pop sound - fans of War on Drugs and Kurt Vile should listen now, this is the best alternative roots sound of the modern era!

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