On May 2, 2006, “Back Porch Records” label released “The Boxing Mirror”, the eleventh Alejandro Escovedo album. It was recorded in 2006, and was produced by John Cale.

Personnel:

• Alejandro Escovedo – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
• John Cale – guitar, keyboards
• Jon Dee Graham – guitar
• David Pulkingham – acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals
• Bruce Salmon – keyboards, backing vocals
• Otoño Lujan – accordion
• Larry Goetz – bass, guitar, engineer, mixing
• Wade Short – stand-up bass
• Mark Andes – bass, backing vocals
• Hector Muñoz – drums
• Susan Voelz – violin, backing vocals
• Matt Fish – cello
• Brian Standefer – cello
• Alan Yoshida – mastering
• Wesley Kimler – cover painting, artwork
• Michael Cano – paintings
• Nita Scott – executive producer
• Heinz Geissler – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Alejandro Escovedo, except where noted.

1. Arizona
2. Dear Head on the Wall – Kim Christoph, Alejandro Escovedo
3. Notes On Air – Bukka Allen, Kim Christoff, Robbie Gjersoe, Brian Standefer
4. Looking For Love
5. The Ladder
6. Break This Time
7. Evita’s Lullaby
8. Sacramento and Polk
9. Died a Little Today
10. Take Your Place – Mark Andes, Alejandro Escovedo, Matt Fish, Jon Dee Graham, Hector Muñoz, David Pulkingham, Barry Salmon, Brian Standefer
11. The Boxing Mirror
12. Take Your Place (alternative mix) – Mark Andes, Alejando Escovedo, Matt Fish, Jon Dee Graham, Hector Muñoz, David Pulkingham, Barry Salmon, Brian Standefer