Garden Ruin

by Calexico

Garden Ruin cover art

Stepping away from their trademark Mariachi-infused instrumentals, the Tucson band adopts a more traditional, vocal-driven indie rock and Americana format. The songwriting tackles political unease and environmental degradation, reflecting the anxieties of mid-2000s America. The streamlined approach highlights Joey Burns' earnest vocal delivery and narrative focus.

Genres

  • Folk Rock
  • Alt-Country
  • Americana

Tracklist

  1. Cruel
  2. Yours And Mine
  3. Bisbee Blue
  4. Panic Open String
  5. Letter To Bowie Knife
  6. Roka
  7. Lucky Dime
  8. Smash
  9. Deep Down
  10. Nom De Plume
  11. All Systems Red
  12. Landing Field - Bonus Track