When it was released in '02,
Iron and Wine's stunning debut
The Creek Drank the Cradle planted a modest, wooded image of a stay at home folk singer; one that, if like me, most fans have had trouble shaking over the years. Never mind the crisp, studio sheen of
Our Endless Numbered Days. Or the more exploratory nature of his last release,
The Shepherd's Dog.
Sam Beam - at least in my mind, and probably yours - remains who he was when first we met through a mix tape, way back when. Except he hasn't, and his latest release doesn't cease to challenge that notion.
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David Pitz
Iron and Wine on Tour
07/09/09 - Lebreton Flats Park - Ottawa, ON, CANADA
07/10/09 - Birds Hill Park - Winnipeg, MB, CANADA
07/11/09 - Marymoor Amphitheatre - Redmond, WA
07/23/09 - Prince's Island Park - Calgary, AB, CANADA
08/01/09 - Fort Adams State Park - Newport, RI
08/07/09 - Victoria Park - Regina, SK, CANADA
08/08/09 - Gallagher Park - Edmonton, AB, CANADA
08/15/09 - Old Pool Farm - Schwenksville, PA
09/11/09 - Kutshers Country Club & Resort - Monticello, NY
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