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Calexico — Splitter
Album: Algiers
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7.2

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Total ratings: 1509









Released: 2012
Length: 3:23
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Through the gardens and fields 'neath the tall green grass
You were walking 'neath the moon while covering your tracks
Working your fingers down to the skin and stone

One hand on the hammer, one foot by the door
Pushed by the wind, fed by the need for moving on,
Moving on to nowhere

When division runs deep and down into the well
All the coins you dove after lost all their spell
Covered in moss walking for silver and blood

Out in the cafe, working in the grove
Guarding the port of the future you sold

Holding on, holding on to no one
Holding on, holding on to no one

One eye in the mirror, the other on the screen
Sewn in the pockets and down into the dream
Caught up in the mortar, bricks and heavy load

Wait in the shadows down the living road
Moving on, moving on to no one
Holding on, holding on to no one
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I love love love Calexico and drag my husband to see them live whenever they are in town.  Their concerts are always so much fun!  It's one of the few musicians on my phone that I never skip in a random shuffle.  
Posted 1 year ago by erbetteil    [ Reply ]
 Ando wrote:


Sober, Drunk, Confusion?


Ha!
Posted 1 year ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
 Ando wrote:


Sober, Drunk, Confusion?


Posted 2 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I just happy that when I voted I saw the average vote score go up.
Posted 2 years ago by Gaelicwinter    [ Reply ]
Is this the first big musical act to come out of Tucson, besides Linda Ronstadt? Great song.
Posted 3 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 jules44 wrote:

Their concerts are always great! 4-5th time Ive seen them, in 3 different states



Sober, Drunk, Confusion?
Posted 3 years ago by Ando    [ Reply ]
 25demayo wrote:


So tell us, how was it?
 
Their concerts are always great! 4-5th time Ive seen them, in 3 different states

Posted 4 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
This is one of the bands that drew me into RP. I'd heard a little of them before, but not some of their best stuff. Then I kept hearing Calexico on here, and every time I'd be making a note about whatever song it was.

I love this song's throwback sound, back to the 60s old rock sound
Posted 5 years ago by ednazarko    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:
I like the horns. The lyrics seem repetitive.
 
Choruses tend to repeat lyrics; it's one of those confounding musical conventions.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:

Perhaps Mr. Trump could be similarly stimulated by this. That'd be perfect karma for a band with 'exico' in it. 

 
{#Laughing}
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I like the horns. The lyrics seem repetitive.
Posted 7 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
 Cueburned wrote:
That triggered synapses I didn't know still had.   
 

 
Perhaps Mr. Trump could be similarly stimulated by this. That'd be perfect karma for a band with 'exico' in it. 


Posted 7 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]

 Had to search the comments to find this thread before I made it myself.

 

msymmes wrote:

Not the BoDeans ?   Got me !

 
skiamigo wrote:
 Ditto!

Aud wrote:
When I first heard this, I thought it was the BoDeans until the horns came in. Vocals are so similar in sound
 

 

 


Posted 7 years ago by JsDad    [ Reply ]
What is this about?
Posted 7 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
When I first heard this I thought it some deep cut Neil Young song....
Posted 7 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
To all the folks expressing love, definitely catch them on tour. You will NOT be disappointed. Excellent show!
Posted 8 years ago by eeastridge    [ Reply ]
I've moved this up from a 9 to a 10.  Love it. 
Posted 8 years ago by mardisoninnc    [ Reply ]
I absolutely LOVE this tune!
Posted 8 years ago by mardisoninnc    [ Reply ]
Love love love Calexico.  Thanks RP!
Posted 8 years ago by Kayloric    [ Reply ]
I really like this band.
Posted 8 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
i wish i could like anything as much as Bill likes Calexico.

 
What's stopping you?
Posted 8 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Saw them at the Palamino Festival last fall.  They stole the show.  No one even close.
Posted 8 years ago by maxjboxer    [ Reply ]
I downloaded their discography. These dudes are legit...My favorite band I never heard of 2 yrs ago.....Love these guys!!!  #behindthesun
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
nice!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 these guys are most awesome..{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 9 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
I love them and I love horns. To me and probably many humans they are literally irresistible. Not that I am resisting. I too would not mind a little bit more variety of calexico played, though. So I could find myself irresisting even more.
Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
They're good but I'm tiredof this album now. 
Posted 10 years ago by luckywhitegirl    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
i wish i could like anything as much as Bill likes Calexico.

 
I do. Like them as  much as Bill does, I mean.
Posted 10 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

Or Pink Floyd, Dylan, Eels...it could go on. I did not know Calexico before listening to RP. I'm grateful that I did. Helluva band.

 
You like everything. 
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Algiers is a great album - love this sound!
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
i wish i could like anything as much as Bill likes Calexico.

 
Or Pink Floyd, Dylan, Eels...it could go on. I did not know Calexico before listening to RP. I'm grateful that I did. Helluva band.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
cannot make this loud enough.

 
I know what you mean 8 >>>> 9
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
i wish i could like anything as much as Bill likes Calexico.

 
You will in time govna... Bill has a lot more experience on your wish which he has gathered over the years, when you become matured like him  maybe your wish will be granted. {#Pray} 
Posted 10 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
cannot make this loud enough.
Posted 10 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
Solid 8 from me.  Great song to have blasting from the flybridge speakers while heading down the ICW.
Posted 11 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
God, I love these guys.

 
ditto
Posted 11 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
God, I love these guys.
Posted 11 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
i wish i could like anything as much as Bill likes Calexico.
Posted 11 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
Not the BoDeans ?   Got me !

 
skiamigo wrote:
 Ditto!

Aud wrote:
When I first heard this, I thought it was the BoDeans until the horns came in. Vocals are so similar in sound
 



 


Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Very good live band!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Please come back to Omaha....
Posted 11 years ago by bubink    [ Reply ]
 25demayo wrote:


So tell us, how was it?

  Most excellent as usual. I have seen them in Carborro 2x, Tucson 1x, Solana Beach 1x......next.......Across the pond!?


Posted 11 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
Nice track!
Also live in concert worth a visit! 
Posted 11 years ago by Freefly79    [ Reply ]
Black Keys, Patti Smith and now Calexico.... Bill's on a roll tonight (except its probably early morning on the west coast!)
Posted 11 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
Hadn't thought of that!
Posted 11 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
 Boy_Wonder wrote:
Getting a lot of play  - would be good to hear some of the other tracks as well

 

Just buy the CD, it's all good
Posted 11 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 Ditto!

Aud wrote:
When I first heard this, I thought it was the BoDeans until the horns came in. Vocals are so similar in sound
 


Posted 11 years ago by skiamigo    [ Reply ]
Getting a lot of play  - would be good to hear some of the other tracks as well
Posted 11 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
When I first heard this, I thought it was the BoDeans until the horns came in. Vocals are so similar in sound
Posted 11 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Saw them last week at the O2 in Bristol... a great gig. Surprised (and delighted) by how much they played from Feast Of Wire. Great band, including two hot trumpeters (one of whom also played guitar, accordion and keyboards, often simultaneously - shouldn't be allowed). Brough a taste of the South to a cold and snowy UK.

You all have to go and see them. 
Posted 11 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
 jules44 wrote:
Going to see them tonite!!!!!! YAYA!!!!!!!!
 

So tell us, how was it?
Posted 11 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Interesting.....PSD plays both track simultaneously. Back in a bit.

 
Take your time, we can wait.
Posted 11 years ago by enkay    [ Reply ]
Going to see them tonite!!!!!! YAYA!!!!!!!!
Posted 11 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
Love it, great sound!
Posted 11 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
Just saw Calexico this weekend for the first time - an amazing show. Thank you RP for introducing me to this band.{#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by lauriet    [ Reply ]
Interesting.....PSD plays both track simultaneously. Back in a bit.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Very good, a little more pop than before maybe, but the same overall sound.

We have tickets for Brighton in february '13. 
Posted 11 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
So nice to hear new Calexico! {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 12 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]

floral desk paver notebook remote origami lightness.  Really. {#Drummer}


Posted 12 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
Nice
Posted 12 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
Love this band.
Posted 12 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
 marmelock wrote:
Concert tonight {#Surprised}
 
Lucky you! We loved them when we heard them in a small club in Sacramento. Jacob Valenzuela's trumpet work knocks me out.
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Concert tonight {#Surprised}
Posted 12 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
Through the gardens and fields ‘neath the tall green grassYou were walking ‘neath the moon while covering your tracksWorking your fingers down to the skin and stoneOne hand on the hammer, one foot by the doorPushed by the wind, fed by the need for moving on,Moving on to nowhereWhen division runs deep and down into the wellAll the coins you dove after lost all their spellCovered in moss walking for silver and blood,Out in the cafe, working in the groveGuarding the port of the future you soldHolding on, holding on to no oneHolding on, holding on to no oneOne eye in the mirror, the other on the screenSewn in the pockets and down into the dreamCaught up in the mortar, bricks and heavy loadWait in the shadows down the living roadMoving on, moving on to no oneHolding on, holding on to no one.

Posted 12 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill!
Posted 12 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
Damn...beaten in the space of time it takes to write a comment!!
Posted 12 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
Woooohhhhh - first comment!!!!

Great track by a great band - been listening to it all weekend as it's on this month's covermount CD from Uncut magazine along with various other goodies - will have to invest in the whole thing (and hope to see them when touring the UK in February)
Posted 12 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
Wow a lot of new stuff today... my ears are open.
Posted 12 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
Yahoo! It's NEW!
Posted 12 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]