Carried to Dust
Calexico · 2008
45 min · 15 tracks · alternative country · indie folk · roots rock
A tapestry of lush melodies and haunting narratives wrapped in a desert soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- immersive storytelling through sound
- contemplative late-night vibes
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Carried to Dust' marked Calexico's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Garden Ruin' from 2006. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of Americana and Mexican influences, expanding their sonic palette while maintaining their distinct storytelling. The album reflects a maturation in their sound and themes as they explored deeper emotional landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens· The Decemberists
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Victor Jara’s Hands 3:19
- 2 Two Silver Trees 3:49
- 3 The News About William 2:47
- 4 Sarabande in Pencil Form 0:39
- 5 Writer’s Minor Holiday 3:09
- 6 Man-Made Lake 3:00
- 7 Inspiración 3:34
- 8 House of Valparaiso 2:46
- 9 Slowness 3:35
- 10 Bend to the Road 3:17
- 11 El Gatillo (Trigger Revisited) 3:07
- 12 Fractured Air (Tornado Watch) 3:15
- 13 Falling From Sleeves 1:20
- 14 Red Blooms 3:23
- 15 Contention City 4:16
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