There is so much to love about Calexico, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. While no new Calexico album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 2006 tour in Asia. This disc has all of the essential Calexico classics. I greatly enjoyed this CD.
This track is possibly the biggest guilty pleasure on Garden Ruin. Bisbee Blue is beautiful, yet underrated track. Panic Open String is a cool song and it grows on you. Simple and heartfelt closing track Letter To Bowie Knife closes Garden Ruin on a high note. Roka is one of the best records ever. Luckey Dime is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Smash which is my favorite is a truly Calexico sounding song. All of songs on Garden Ruin and have something to say letting alone Deep Down. Nom De Plume is perhaps one of the best tracks of the past decade. I was truly moved when I heard All Systems Red.
Garden Ruin CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| Cruel.mp3 | 4:00 |  |
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| Yours and Mine.mp3 | 2:30 | |
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| Bisbee Blue.mp3 | 2:48 | |
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| Panic Open String.mp3 | 4:10 | |
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| Letter To Bowie Knife.mp3 | 3:06 | |
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| Roka.mp3 | 3:43 | |
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| Luckey Dime.mp3 | 2:33 | |
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| Smash.mp3 | 3:46 | |
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| Deep Down.mp3 | 4:31 | |
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| Nom De Plume.mp3 | 3:19 | |
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| All Systems Red.mp3 | 6:09 | |
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