Iron & Wine – The Shepherd’s Dog

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Artist: Iron & Wine

Title: The Shepherd's Dog

Year: 2007

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Tracklist

  • 1. Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car (4:32)
  • 2. White Tooth Man (3:57)
  • 3. Lovesong of the Buzzard (4:26)
  • 4. Carousel (4:02)
  • 5. House By the Sea (4:21)
  • 6. Innocent Bones (3:42)
  • 7. Wolves (Song of the Shepherd's Dog) (4:57)
  • 8. Resurrection Fern (4:49)
  • 9. Boy With a Coin (4:05)
  • 10. The Devil Never Sleeps (2:06)
  • 11. Peace Beneath the City (4:45)
  • 12. Flightless Bird, American Mouth (4:01)

Review

Iron & Wine's "The Shepherd's Dog" unfolds like an autumnal journey through a forest of folk rock and acoustic splendor. Released in 2007, it finds Sam Beam weaving poetic chronicles with his soaring, gentle vocals. This album feels like a whispered secret in a bustling world, a masterful blend of intimacy and expansiveness.

Encased within its 12 tracks is a rich mosaic of sound—guitars, banjos, sitars, and dulcimers all play their part in creating layers of soothing richness. The meticulous production ensures each note and instrument shines yet balances harmoniously. Songs like "Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car" and "Boy with a Coin" stand out, painting vivid stories, while "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" lingers with its haunting melody. With a Metacritic score of 84, "The Shepherd's Dog" has garnered well-deserved praise and remains a soulful companion for both introspective moments and lively gatherings. - Becca

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