El mirador

"While atmosphere and ambiance generally dominate any Calexico offering, El Mirador found Calexico mining a sound that's decidedly down to earth. It's a distinctive statement and one that reaffirms their allegiance to those Arizona environs. An intriguing offering, it also finds them expanding their appeal in a very distinctive way. More earthbound than ever, these seductive melodies ought to find them dialing into an audience that's been targeted by any number of other contemporary combos who are paying heed to today's multi-cultural mainstream".

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"... though they've branched out over the years with plenty of success, El Mirador shows their roots are as strong as ever".

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"Much of El Mirador celebrates the power of community. That can be welcome, bittersweet, or both depending on one's viewpoint. In the light of an ongoing pandemic, Calexico primarily paint with a big, positive brush. In broad strokes, they accentuate the power of togetherness in encouraging political change and discouraging violence and division between people. If El Mirador is Calexico's way of building an inclusive bridge, they have ensured it has a strong foundation".

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