Iron & Wine - Around the Well
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Free Music Review: Such Incredible Heights
Hit: 5 Stars
Here it is, finally! The collection of songs all of us Iron & Wine junkies have been collecting over the years, together in one package at last. Let me be clear though, Around the Well isn't just for the diehard fans. This is as good of an offering as anything Mr. Sam Beam has ever released. The first disc contains a collection of mostly lo-fi covers and singles spanning I&W's lifetime - most of which have popped up in various places in different formats. Very good stuff, but probably more appreciated by the long-time fans. The second disc is what I believe is really going to surprise a lot of people. Except for the epic fan favorite "The Trapeze Swinger" and "Communion Cups and Someone's Coat", this disc contains songs that are completely new to me, and I've been really quite taken at how wonderful they are. The songs "Belated Promise Ring", "God Made The Automobile", "Love Vigilantes", and "Kingdom Of The Animals" are among the best songs I've ever heard from I&W. As a whole I would say the second disc could easily stand by itself against all of his other full length releases. And with the whole collection closing with "The Trapeze Swinger" I really couldn't ask for anything else. Around the Well is simply a great, well put-together collection for anyone who enjoys Iron and Wine and will definitely hold me over until the next new release.Free Music Review: Incredible
Hit: 5 Stars
Finally an artist who loves his fans enough to put all this music in one place! This 2 disc set is worth the purchase for all the music you get but it is definitely a must for any Iron and Wine fan. For those of us who have searched for these songs on soundtracks or b-sides on single, this collection is a blessing. Disc one brings the rough charm of the early works like The Sea and the Rhythm and The Creek Drank the Cradle. The disc progresses through Sam's work with new and old personal favorites such as Waiting for Superman, Dearest Forsaken, and Such Great Heights. Disc 2 shows has incredible growth and production without losing the intimate beauty of a live performance. Disc 2 has some of the best songs that always left me wondering why they were never on previous releases. Personal favorites on disc 2 include Communion cups & Someone's Coat, Belated Promise Ring, Kingdom of Animals and the always ALWAYS loved The Trapeze Swinger. Iron and Wine has won me as a fan forever simply for releasing hard to finds and rarities.Free Music Review: Good story telling through song
Hit: 5 Stars
This is my first experience with the group, Iron and Wine. And I must say it has been a positive one. The blended vocals make for easy listening while most of the songs tell a real story. This group has quickly become one of my favorites among my collection of song writers/singers. The silky smooth and mellow voices are calming and reassuring. And this album is aimed to please most anyone who listens to it. I give it a two thumbs up for content, sound, vocals, and lyrics. Overall, I highly recommend this to folks that are looking for a laid-back collection of songs that are sung almost in Simon & Garfunkle style. The guitar picking is no exception either and the musical ability of this group excels in every way.Free Music Review: Not just for fans, for fans of good music
Hit: 5 Stars
I was really impressed w/ this cd, and, although I am a fan of iron and wine, I think that most people w/ an appreciation of creative music and thoughtful lyrics will enjoy this CD. An individual can enjoy this music by both devoting full attention to the music and its lyrics or simply having it on in the background while studying or hanging out with friends, and this goes for most of their work. A couple of other recommendations: m. ward, american analog set, and death cab for cutie.Free Music Review: it moved me...
Hit: 5 Stars
i've always liked "Iron and Wine" but for some reason the music never got past my head. this one broke through that surface appreciation and blew me away -- my heart, my gut. all of me. it speaks volumes to me , it moves me to a good,though sometimes difficult, place, and it will probably be in my regular listening loop indefinitely. i always used to feel like i was somehow supposed to love "Iron and Wine" but couldn't get there. now i'm hooked
for good....