Good news indie-folkers: the first single from bearded Sam Beam’s LP number three is a knockout. “Boy With A Coin” sets multi-tracked Beams to a djembe, handclaps, and a fully realized production palette couching Sam’s acoustic “African-sounding guitar thing” in traveling bass and wet, scene-setting electric guit work. No doubt Iron & Wine’s working with a beefed-up studio budget, and it’s a relief to hear the Sub Pop singer-songwriter avoiding the overwrought schlock trap. Have a listen at MOKB.
The Shepherd’s Dog is tentatively due out this September on Sub Pop.
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It’s leaked, and it’s bloody great.
Hi,
I’ve heard the whole The Shepherd’s Dog!!! It’s a great great and great record! Iron & Wine already is a magical band!
I have to agree. This record is pretty awesome from end to end.
If it isnt on Oink, it hasnt leaked yet.
too good…can’t wait to here the new record
it’s leaked. it’s on oink.
looking at the pic, thought this was modest yahoo (issac+google’s predecessor?)
I remember seeing them at a shite bar during sxsw back in the day uring the day. like when I was young.
Can’t wait to hear the record, and now I’m even more psyched by the fact that the cynical internet hasn’t said “omg this sux wtf” yet…
this album is indeed killer. between this shameful leak, and listening to the new pornographers stream, my nose is bleeding a pool. 2007 is a retarded monster with a big high five to give.
classicassholedotcoma
this song is awesome.
sam just gets better.
Anyone know a file-sharing blog that has the album up?
…”it’s leaked. it’s on oink.”
No it’s not.
I haven’t heard the album, but I must say this song is great. I like the more percussive sound he’s been developing.
How do I get an invite to oink?