"The Thread That Keeps Us" is a testament to Calexico's enduring sound, blending their signature Southwestern Americana with a renewed sense of urgency and introspection. Recorded during a period of personal and professional challenges for the band, the album finds them grappling with themes of resilience and connection.
- The album was largely recorded at programmer/multi-instrumentalist John Congleton's studio in Dallas, Texas, and at Ventura, California's Wild Sound studio with Tortoise's Jeff Tweedy. Joe Caferro served as the photographer for the album's artwork. It was their first album released on the Anti- label.
- The album title is inspired by a lyric from the song "Under the Right Circumstances." The recording sessions were marked by the band members facing personal hardships, including Joey Burns' father passing away and John Convertino dealing with a serious illness.
- "The Thread That Keeps Us" reached number 11 on the US Independent Albums chart and number 36 on the US Top Rock Albums chart. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its thematic depth and musical maturity.
Calexico is an American indie rock band from Tucson, Arizona, known for their blend of indie rock, Tex-Mex, and cinematic Americana. Formed in 1998, they have built a career on a distinctive sound that evokes the landscapes of the American Southwest. In 2018, with "The Thread That Keeps Us," Calexico continued to explore their signature sound while marking a return to their roots after previous experimental forays.
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