‘In The Reins’ is a collaboration between Sam Beam (Iron + Wine) and the full Calexico band.
The seven tracks are written by Iron & Wine and were fleshed out by Calexico band. This is the only new material Calexico will release in 2005. It will be the last release for 2005 for Iron + Wine. Sam Beam and the members of Calexico convened in December 2004 at Calexcio’s home base of Wavelab Studios in Tucson, Arizona. The result is a mini-album that is a truly harmonious affair sure to satisfy fans of both bands.
The record also features newcomer Natalie Wyants on vocals, Salvador Duran, a local fixture of the Tucson Flamenco scene, on vocals and Botas. Of course no Wavelab experience would be complete without the appearance of Nick Luca (NL Trio/JohnDoe Band) and Craig Schumacher, both of whom contributed in the form of engineering and performance.
‘In the Rein’s stands tall over the shadow already put forth by both Iron and Wine and Calexico and showcases just a few of the possibilities which lie ahead for both. This is the first in a series of collaborations by Overcoat Recordings (via Spunk). The next is Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy & Tortoise.
