Camino Palmero
Camino Palmero is the debut studio album recorded by American alternative band the Calling. It was released by RCA Records on July 10, 2001 (see 2001 in music). It contains their hit single "Wherever You Will Go". The title of the album comes from a Los Angeles street where band members Alex Band and Aaron Kamin first met. The record has many grunge influences and guitar solos.
Camino Palmero | ||||
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Studio album by the Calling | ||||
Released | July 10, 2001 | |||
Studio | Cherokee (Hollywood, California) | |||
Genre | Post-grunge, alternative rock | |||
Length | 46:06 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Producer | Marc Tanner | |||
The Calling chronology | ||||
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Singles from Camino Palmero | ||||
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Lyrically, the album explores topics dealing with romantic love, relationships, heartache, and misplaced loyalty. The cover art of the album represents the platforms 5 and 6 of the Santa Maria Novella railway station in Florence, Italy.
Camino Palmero peaked at number 36 on Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album was generally panned by music critics for its subject matter and unoriginality, although some praised its arrangement and Band's vocal performance.