Chore of Enchantment


Chore of Enchantment is a studio album by the alternative rock band Giant Sand. It was released in March 2000 by Thrill Jockey.

Reception

The British music journalism publication NME praised the album's "raw but tender empathy in songs full of unexpected departures".

Legacy

The album was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

Track listing

All tracks were written by Howe Gelb.
  1. "Overture" – 0:48
  2. " Dusted " – 3:47
  3. "Punishing Sun" – 3:13
  4. "X-Tra Wide" – 3:27
  5. "1972" – 1:03
  6. "Temptation of Egg" – 3:41
  7. "Raw" – 3:29
  8. "Wolfy" – 4:25
  9. "Shiver" – 4:00
  10. "Dirty from the Rain" – 3:34
  11. "Astonished " – 5:32
  12. "No Reply" – 4:34
  13. "Satellite" – 6:48
  14. "Bottom Line Man" – 4:41
  15. "Way to End the Day" – 4:47
  16. "Shrine" – 2:04

Personnel