Garden Ruin - Calexico
Calexico’s name and sound reflects a fusion of influences from both sides of the US–Mexico border. Hence, this album with its feet firmly north of the border could disappoint – but it doesn’t.
A change of direction certainly, but a very finely crafted slice of Wilco-esque Americana this is.
Ranging from warm acoustic harmonies to epic desert indie rock, Calexico have created a great album – but let’s hope that next time they spend a little more time down Mexico way.
