Hot Rail
Calexico · 2000
53 min · 14 tracks · alternative country · indie folk · roots rock
A cinematic blend of desert rock and melancholy melodies that evoke vast, open landscapes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks evocative soundscapes of vast landscapes melancholic melodies for introspection
- Context
- Released on May 9, 2000, 'Hot Rail' was Calexico's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'The Black Light' in 1998. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the indie and alternative country scenes, expanding their sound while incorporating more complex arrangements and instrumental experimentation.
- If you like
- alternative country, indie folk, roots rock
Hot Rail is an album by Calexico, released in 2000. A cinematic blend of desert rock and melancholy melodies that evoke vast, open landscapes. 'Hot Rail' received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of various genres, helping to establish Calexico as a key player in Americana music. The album's rich instrumentation and storytelling led to increased visibility, paving the way for future successes and tours across Europe and North America. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hot Rail sound like?
A cinematic blend of desert rock and melancholy melodies that evoke vast, open landscapes. Rooted in alternative country and indie folk.
What makes Hot Rail by Calexico notable?
'Hot Rail' received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of various genres, helping to establish Calexico as a key player in Americana music. The album's rich instrumentation and storytelling led to increased visibility, paving the way for future successes and tours across Europe and North America. Released on May 9, 2000, 'Hot Rail' was Calexico's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'The Black Light' in 1998. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the indie and alternative country scenes, expanding their sound while incorporating more complex arrangements and instrumental experimentation.
Who is Hot Rail for?
Hot Rail works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, evocative soundscapes of vast landscapes and melancholic melodies for introspection.
How many songs are on Hot Rail?
Hot Rail has 14 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 El picador 3:17
- 2 Ballad of Cable Hogue Standout 3:30
- 3 Ritual Road Map 1:16
- 4 Fade Standout 7:46
- 5 Untitled III 4:09
- 6 Sonic Wind 4:15
- 7 Muleta Standout 3:35
- 8 Mid‐Town 3:34
- 9 Service and Repair 4:04
- 10 Untitled II 2:39
- 11 Drenched 4:52
- 12 16 Track Scratch 1:30
- 13 Tres avisos 5:13
- 14 Hot Rail 4:00
Release Date
May 9, 2000
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
53 min 45 sec
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