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In The Reins

~ Calexico/Iron and Wine (Artist)
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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1. He Lays In Reins
2. Prison on Route 41
3. History of Lovers
4. Red Dust
5. 16, Maybe Less
6. Burn That Broken Bed
7. Dead Man's Will

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In the Reins features Sam Beam of Iron & Wine and Calexico aiming to combine the best of each of their musical strengths, a collaboration that was discussed by both bands for years but never came together until now. The CD unfolds with Beam's evocative melodies backed by Calexico's blend of mariachi horns, soaring strident pedal steel, and jangly '60s-era reverb guitars; there's even the contribution of Salvador Duran's operatic Flamenco vocals on the first track, "He Lays in Reins," to really flesh out the Western feel. Given the EP's title, images of being tied or controlled come to mind especially on "Dead Man's Will," a track that features a nice peppering of vibraphones to round things out at the end. "Red Dust" is reminiscent of the roustabout feel on Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's recent collaboration with Matt Sweeny on Superwolf. Here is a song that begins quietly and opens into a ballsy, four-on-the-floor honky tonk. On "Burn That Broken Bed" muted trumpets linger in space and the blended band is cautious with dynamics like a seasoned jazz quartet. As a first EP together (though it seems unlikely their last), Calexico and Iron & Wine seem almost tentative. It would be interesting to see Beam nudge the sweet introverted songs he's mastered from the bedroom into Calexico's full-on cinematic marquee limelight--something there is great potential for with this exciting grouping.--Gabi Knight


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Three years ago, Iron And Wine's Sam Beam entertained the idea of recording with Calexico founding members Joey Burns and John Convertino as the backing band for what would have become his debut record. Due to unavoidable situations, that recording didn't happen. Finally, after much acclaim for both bands, recording for In The Reins took place in December of 2004. It's a collaborative affair that features seven Sam originals with the backing of the full Calexico band and vocals by Joey Burns. A truly harmonious affair with equal parts Iron and Wine and Calexico to satisfy fans of either or both. These tracks offer something new and exciting beyond what the listener has come to expect from either act. Overcoat. 2005.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful EP..., Mar 2 2006
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I agree that "In The Reins" belongs on every fan's shelf. I actually like this one more than "Woman King". "Sixteen, Maybe Less" has been one of my favourite songs this past year.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A match made in Nashville., Oct 29 2005
I disagree with the previous reviewer, as this EP has proved to be one of the finest examples of alt-country songwriting in the last year. Sam's melodies range from haunting ("He lays in the Reins") to catchy-as-hell ("History of Lovers"), not to mention the gorgeous harmonies scattered throughout. "16, Maybe Less" boasts some fine pedal steel atmospherics accompanied by an achingly beautiful vocal line. The EP occasionally dips into cliché country, but having said that, this should be on every Iron & Wine or Calexico fan's CD shelf (or the shelf of anyone with an ear for folk/alt-country music.)
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2.0 out of 5 stars Where do we go from here?, Oct 21 2005
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Both Iron and Wine and Calexico are extremely creative projects, and both have rightly come into the limelight recently for their distinctive sounds and subtleties. But for all its best intentions, this collaboration falls flat; the songs and arrangements play like straightforward country-folk tunes with little to distinguish them. Iron & Wine's lyrics and whispering vocals get tiresome fairly quickly, lacking the intimacy and originality of his solo releases. Instead, it seeks to duplicate what's already been done, and if that's the case, then why bother? It's a shame, but it is what it is.
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