Calexico's mariachi-infused indie rock mingles beautifully with two symphony orchestras on this ambitious live set recorded in 2012. Spiritoso reimagines select songs from the Tucson duo's diverse catalog, transforming them into grand, cinematic works. A fusion of two early cuts, "Frontera / Trigger" journeys into a spaghetti western with its triumphant horn blasts and intricate weaving of strings, while the noirish "Black Heart" skulks with the seductive allure of James Bond. Even their quietest moments are epic—hear the heartland lament "Fortune Teller."
- 2005
- 2022