Spoke (album)

Spoke is the debut studio album by the American band Calexico.[1][2] It was initially released in Germany (Hausmusik label) under the group name Spoke.

Spoke
Studio album by
Spoke (Calexico)
Released1996 (Germany)
August 12, 1997 (USA)
RecordedNovember–December 1995
GenreIndie rock
Length44:45
LabelHausmusik, Quarterstick
Spoke (Calexico) chronology
Spoke
(1996)		 The Black Light
(1998)

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

The Patriot Ledger wrote that "Calexico sticks with basic guitar and drums, with the occasional fiddle or string bass and here and there a Mexican-style accordion... It makes for a subtly entrancing sound, with the open spaces in the music often meaning as much as the stark arrangements themselves."[4] The San Francisco Examiner noted the "intoxicating, sometimes moody sound."[5]

Track listing
  1. "Low Expectations" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:37
  2. "Mind The Gap" (Burns) – 0:52
  3. "Mazurra" (Convertino) – 1:46
  4. "Sanchez" (Burns, Convertino) – 3:18
  5. "Haul" (Burns, Convertino) – 1:21
  6. "Slag" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:29
  7. "Paper Route" (Bundy, Burns, Convertino) – 2:01
  8. "Glimpse" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:40
  9. "Navy Cut" (Burns, Convertino) – 0:29
  10. "Spokes" (Burns) – 3:38
  11. "Scout" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:09
  12. "Point Vicente" (Burns, Coffman, Convertino) – 3:56
  13. "Wash" (Burns) – 2:35
  14. "Ice Cream Jeep" (Burns) – 0:31
  15. "Windjammer" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:38
  16. "Mazurka" (Convertino) – 1:20
  17. "Removed" (Burns, Coffman) – 3:52
  18. "Hitch" (Burns, Convertino) – 2:53
  19. "Stinging Nettle" (Burns, Coffman) – 3:41

Personnel
  • John Convertino—drums, vibes, marimba, guitar, accordion
  • Joey Burns—bass, cello, guitar, mandolin, vocals, accordion
  • Tasha Bundy—drums
  • Bridget Keating—violin
  • David Coffman—guitar

References
  1. Morris, Chris (Aug 2, 1997). "Flag Waving". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 31. p. 69.
  2. Armstrong, Gene (15 Aug 1997). "Calexico trio makes music to suit lazy Tucson afternoons". Arizona Daily Star. p. 8D.
  3. Spoke at AllMusic
  4. Miller, Jay N. (30 Aug 1997). "Calexico: a stripped-down, entrancing sound". The Patriot Ledger. p. 32.
  5. Garcia, Margaret (Aug 31, 1997). "Spoke's People". Datebook. San Francisco Examiner. p. 16.


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