The Black Light

by Calexico

Overview

Deeper and richer than their debut, Spoke, Calexico's second album expands upon the sun-baked, cinematic sound of before with the addition of Latin jazz rhythms, mariachi trumpets, and pedal steel; in and of themselves, the group's songs are not exactly compelling, but they're produced with such a fine sense of texture and atmosphere that The Black Light still makes for intriguing listening. ~ Jason Ankeny

Product Details

Release Date:	05/19/1998
Label:	QUARTER STICK
UPC:	0036172005222

Tracks

1. Gypsy's Curse
2. Fake Fur
3. The Ride, Pt. II
4. Where Water Flows
5. The Black Light
6. Sideshow
7. Chach
8. Missing
9. Minas de Cobre (For Better Metal)
10. Over Your Shoulder
11. Vinegaroon
12. Trigger
13. Sprawl
14. Stray
15. Old Man Waltz
16. Bloodflow
17. Frontera

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Calexico   Primary Artist
Howe Gelb   Guest Artist,Organ,Piano
Joey Burns   Keyboards,Percussion,Accordion,Mandolin,Vocals,Guitar,Cello,Bass
Fernando Sanchez   Trumpet
Nick Luca   Claves,Guitar
John Convertino   Vibraphone,Percussion,Accordion,Marimba,Drums
Neil Harry   Pedal Steel
Bridget Keating   Violin

Technical Credits

Nick Luca   Engineer
Craig Schumacher   Engineer
Joey Burns   Producer,Composer
Tasha Bundy   Composer
John Convertino   Producer,Composer
Victor Gastelum   Cover Art