--- product_id: 20168826 title: "ALGIERS" price: "18751CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://cote.desertcart.com/products/20168826-algiers store_origin: CI region: Cote D' Ivoire --- # ALGIERS **Price:** 18751CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ALGIERS - **How much does it cost?** 18751CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [cote.desertcart.com](https://cote.desertcart.com/products/20168826-algiers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 22 years and 6 albums since forming as a band, Calexico's latest album ALGIERS is recognizably classic Calexico but their style has been revitalized and reborn by the experience of recording in New Orleans. Conscious of the cliches that can sometimes afflict acts working in a city with such a strong identity, band members Joey Burns, John Convertino and producer Craig Schumacher chose to avoid the bigger, better known studios in favor of a smaller, more intimate setting. The result of this decision is arguably the most exciting and accessible record Calexico have made. Review: So Beautiful - Stumbling upon the music of Calexico some years ago was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I remember the moment exactly: I was visiting my sister for Christmas in cold, cold Minnesota. She had a bunch of songs on shuffle playing and suddenly "All the Pretty Horses" started to play. Oh my God! I was hooked, and have been ever since. "Algiers" is a gorgeous creation. I saw the band live for the first (and sadly only) time when they had just released this album. They played several of the new songs and I was struck by how personal some of the lyrics were. There has always been poetry and emotion in the music, but often the lyrics are presented as a story of another time or place or point of view. Surely the spirit of the band-members shine through--but Calexico has never been a band to play Music All About Me and My Heartbreak. I suppose I cannot be wholly objective because I love their music so much; it just makes me happy! I think a few people have commented that Mr. Burns channels a bit of Paul Simon in his lyrics, and that is fine! The gentlemen speak and write of their musical influences and incorporate several styles and traditions. How many bands have a breadth of range to cover accordion-driven polkas to grungy-sounding "surf" music and across-the-border rollicking western cinema music? I think this has become my favorite by far of all the CDs that I have. "Splitter" has a fun, bouncy beat that Calexico does so well when they are rocking out. "Hush" is breathtakingly beautiful--gentle, a little melancholy, but still a song of faith, hope and love if I can write such an old-fashioned thing. The song is a seemingly simple poem--images of flowers, trees, grain, tombstones but deepens and expands when you realize the words tell the story of life--birth and death and everything in between. Simply outstanding. Review: Anticipation nearly killed me. - Being it's the time of year when UPS is slammed, this album didn't reach me until the middle of dinner. Over grilled chicken and Caesar salad the spouse says to me "What are those lights outside?" I jumped up and to the door, it was a uhaul truck; but wait that's a brown uniform. Music. It was my music, my latest order. Spirits lifted I did my best not to fidget through the rest of dinner until finally spouse says to me..... go. Downstairs to my headphone rig I went. This is my first Calexico album and I still don't know why the anticipation was agony. Maybe the reviews I'd read. Talk about Calexico's horn section.Could be the wiki I'd read calling the group "desert noir"; who knows. Despite the anticipation the album didn't disappoint. I really like what's going on sonically in this music. The horns, that south of the border flavor. The music has a haunting quality to it, yet it's full and rich. It's country, but it's not. It's ranchero or tejano or maybe conjunto but it's not. Whatever it is it's good. The product itself is the cd packaging resembling the vinyl gatefold but with the plastic tray and hub to hold the cd and liner notes opposite, the exterior and interior artwork is attractive. Will be ordering more Calexico. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008C40218 | | Best Sellers Rank | #112,263 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #2,349 in Indie Rock #11,119 in Alternative Rock (CDs & Vinyl) #52,708 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (203) | | Date First Available | June 20, 2012 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 25515808 | | Label | Anti | | Manufacturer | Anti | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2012 | | Product Dimensions | 4.88 x 5.47 x 0.47 inches; 2.68 ounces | ## Images ![ALGIERS - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71osYU1IKfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Beautiful *by K***I on November 20, 2014* Stumbling upon the music of Calexico some years ago was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I remember the moment exactly: I was visiting my sister for Christmas in cold, cold Minnesota. She had a bunch of songs on shuffle playing and suddenly "All the Pretty Horses" started to play. Oh my God! I was hooked, and have been ever since. "Algiers" is a gorgeous creation. I saw the band live for the first (and sadly only) time when they had just released this album. They played several of the new songs and I was struck by how personal some of the lyrics were. There has always been poetry and emotion in the music, but often the lyrics are presented as a story of another time or place or point of view. Surely the spirit of the band-members shine through--but Calexico has never been a band to play Music All About Me and My Heartbreak. I suppose I cannot be wholly objective because I love their music so much; it just makes me happy! I think a few people have commented that Mr. Burns channels a bit of Paul Simon in his lyrics, and that is fine! The gentlemen speak and write of their musical influences and incorporate several styles and traditions. How many bands have a breadth of range to cover accordion-driven polkas to grungy-sounding "surf" music and across-the-border rollicking western cinema music? I think this has become my favorite by far of all the CDs that I have. "Splitter" has a fun, bouncy beat that Calexico does so well when they are rocking out. "Hush" is breathtakingly beautiful--gentle, a little melancholy, but still a song of faith, hope and love if I can write such an old-fashioned thing. The song is a seemingly simple poem--images of flowers, trees, grain, tombstones but deepens and expands when you realize the words tell the story of life--birth and death and everything in between. Simply outstanding. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anticipation nearly killed me. *by D***E on December 9, 2016* Being it's the time of year when UPS is slammed, this album didn't reach me until the middle of dinner. Over grilled chicken and Caesar salad the spouse says to me "What are those lights outside?" I jumped up and to the door, it was a uhaul truck; but wait that's a brown uniform. Music. It was my music, my latest order. Spirits lifted I did my best not to fidget through the rest of dinner until finally spouse says to me..... go. Downstairs to my headphone rig I went. This is my first Calexico album and I still don't know why the anticipation was agony. Maybe the reviews I'd read. Talk about Calexico's horn section.Could be the wiki I'd read calling the group "desert noir"; who knows. Despite the anticipation the album didn't disappoint. I really like what's going on sonically in this music. The horns, that south of the border flavor. The music has a haunting quality to it, yet it's full and rich. It's country, but it's not. It's ranchero or tejano or maybe conjunto but it's not. Whatever it is it's good. The product itself is the cd packaging resembling the vinyl gatefold but with the plastic tray and hub to hold the cd and liner notes opposite, the exterior and interior artwork is attractive. Will be ordering more Calexico. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Calexico with hinting at change *by E***K on January 29, 2013* I've owned this album since it was released 4+ months ago, and it has grown on me quite a bit. I've become a huge Calexico fan the past 5 or so years, and in general this album won't disappoint those that are happy with where Calexico is at. For those that wish Calexico would go somewhere different, they show hints at it. I think it begins with recording this album in New Orleans and titling it after the studio they used. There are subtle hints at that move, but probably not enough to call this album a departure for the band. In general, Calexico is still Calexico here. It is a solid album, and it starts off beautifully. The first 3 tracks are fantastic tracks reminiscent of the finest on any of the previous Calexico albums. They continue with their Southwestern sound, but it is the slight variations like Sinner in the Sea that end up as highlights on this album. I point out that song because it is where the use of organs as an instrument (the most obvious New Orleans influence) shows up, and it adds a tension that really makes the song shine. I also like the somewhat obvious reference to the Doors that comes through in the track at its tensest moment. It makes the song a 5 star track. If the rest of the album had showcased such performances and the organ more, it would be a 5 star album. Instead, after the track (starting at the song Para), you get Calexico moving into its comfort zone, which isn't all bad. The songs are beautiful in their own right. The album just unfortunately feels like a tease with the initial 3 tracks, and I wish the momentum and organ influence would have continued. I don't mind the evolution of a band, and Calexico does hint at it. I see some critics panning the album because of a lack of change, but it isn't that bad. Taken alone, the album is good. It's definitely 4 stars. It isn't an album I'd reference to my friends who want to listen to the band I've been bragging about for the last few years and has become one of my favorites. I'd still steer them towards Carried to Dust or The Black Light (5 star albums for sure). Never-the-less, this album is not something I'd discourage anyone from. 4-stars is not bad. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://cote.desertcart.com/products/20168826-algiers](https://cote.desertcart.com/products/20168826-algiers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cote D' Ivoire* *Store origin: CI* *Last updated: 2026-08-31*