Iron & Wine Take a Mature Approach to ‘Light Verse’
A mix of mature realism and lingering hope gives Iron & Wine’s Light Verse its heart. Sam Beam only needs to search for sweetness when it’s hidden.
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The 75 Best Songs of 2011
Nostalgia Alert! Jump back a decade and enjoy the best songs of 2011. They are headlined by a synthpop classic, a massive hit from a hot diva, pristine harmonies of a young band headed for greatness.
Fave Five: Tunng’s Favorite Songs About Death
On their morbid new record, London's ever-experimental Tunng explore new sonic contours in their pursuit of all things grief. They mark the occasion by talking about their favorite songs about death.
The 60 Best Albums of 2007
From tech house to Radiohead and Americana to indie and everything in between, the 60 best albums of 2007 included many of the 2000s' best albums.
Calexico and Iron & Wine Find New Ground on ‘Years to Burn’
Finally collaborating on a full-length, Calexico and Iron & Wine create an album as rewarding as it is natural with Years to Burn.
Iron & Wine Remind That We Have to Change Ourselves Before We Can Change the World on ‘Weed Garden’
Sam Beam is still able to express that nostalgic combination of melancholy and hope, even when taking a safe approach to songwriting on Weed Garden.
Iron & Wine: Beast Epic
Sam Beam returns to his roots with a warm acoustic record which is often understated but packed with emotional power and arguably his strongest vocal performance to date
Iron & Wine – “Call It Dreaming” (Singles Going Steady)
Iron & Wine writes songs for days and nights you'll remember long after they have faded into the past.
Matt Pond PA: Winter Lives
Matt Pond PA sheds some light on a season sometimes overlooked in song in a way that should translate well to year-round listening.
Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop – “Every Songbird Says” (Singles Going Steady)
This duet between Iron & Wine's Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop is a beautiful love ballad that sounds fresh, original, unique and gorgeous.
Iron and Wine: Archive Series Volume No. 1
Archive Series Volume No. 1 ought to be considered an absolutely mandatory acquisition.