Scraping
Calexico · 2002
68 min · 13 tracks · alternative country · indie folk · roots rock
A vibrant tapestry of Southwestern sounds woven with eclectic influences and rich instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- vibrant soundscapes for exploration
- for reflective afternoons
- engaging details in headphone listening
- wave-like pacing that captivates
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2002, 'Scraping' marked Calexico's third studio album, following their acclaimed record 'Hot Rail' in 2000. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of Americana, merging traditional Mexican sounds with indie rock elements, which began to garner them a more substantial following.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens· The Decemberists
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wash 4:27
- 2 The Ride, Part 2 3:11
- 3 Sonic Wind 6:10
- 4 Frontera/Trigger 5:44
- 5 El Picador 3:05
- 6 Sanchez 4:46
- 7 Fade 11:47
- 8 Wind Up Bird 5:26
- 9 Minas de Cobre 4:21
- 10 Lost in Space 4:27
- 11 Stray 5:51
- 12 Crystal Frontier 6:50
- 13 Paper Re-Route 2:49
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