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For the better part of two decades, the acclaimed band Calexico has crossed musical barriers, embracing a multitude of styles, variety in instrumentation, and well-cultivated signature sounds. With 'Edge of the Sun' they take inspiration from a trip to a place surprisingly unexplored by the band before in Mexico City, and with the benefit of many friends and comrades to help guide the way.

Encouraged by the experience, the guest list grew to include Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses), Nick Urata (Devotchka), Carla Morrison, Gaby Moreno, Amparo Sanchez, multi-instrumentalists from the Greek band Takim, and Neko Case. Burnsʼ brother John Burns lent a hand to some lyrics and songwriting, and the bandʼs keyboardist, Sergio Mendoza, stepped up to co-write and arrange certain songs, ultimately co-producing the album along with Burns, John Convertino, and longtime associate Craig Schumacher.

STAFF COMMENTS

Laura says: Calexico have been honing their Latin-American infused dusty desert blues for the best part of 20 years, and here, they've got it bang on.

TRACK LISTING

1. Falling From The Sky With Ben Bridwell (Band Of Horses) 
2. Bullets & Rocks With Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) 
3. When The Angels Played With Pieta Brown & Greg Leisz 
4. Tapping On The Line With Neko Case 
5. Cumbia De Donde With Amparo Sanchez 
6. Miles From The Sea With Gaby Moreno 
7. Coyoacán 
8. Beneath The City Of Dreams With Gaby Moreno 
9. Woodshed Waltz With Greg Leisz 
10. Moon Never Rises With Carla Morrison 
11. World Undone With Takim 
12. Follow The River With Nick Urata (Devotchka)