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Iron & Wine - Beast Epic (August 25th, 2017) Album • Page 2

Discussion in 'Music Forum' started by airik625, Jun 9, 2017.

  1. irthesteve

    formerly irthesteve Prestigious

    Really enjoying this, definitely more than Ghost and Shepherd
     
  2. Paul Beaumont

    Guest

    Didn't realise this was coming. Looking forward to checking it out.
     
  3. Awesome didn't know this was coming out! Hope this sounds more like Kiss Each Other Clean than Ghost on Ghost
     
  4. Larry David

    I'll see you again in 25 years Prestigious

    This snuck up quick! Can't wait for Friday
     
  5. thedrudo

    Trusted Prestigious

    It doesn't really sound like either to me.

    It's a fuller (if that's the right word) Our Endless Numbered Days, just not as good.
     
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  6. thedrudo

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    Man -- the last track is pretty great.
     
  7. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    I like this, but I feel like there's something intangible that he lost for me after The Shepherd's Dog, or maybe Kiss Each Other Clean. Maybe it's the way he sings now? Like, it's still really lovely, and it has this nice added confidence, but I love the gentle, lullabyish nature of those earlier records and EPs. I feel like the way he used to sing was a better match with his lyrical style.

    Still, this is good and I'm looking forward to spending more time with it. Closest parallel in his discography is the duet album from last year with Jesca Hoop, only it's solo.
     
  8. thedrudo

    Trusted Prestigious

    For me, it feels like what would have been a natural progression from either Creek or Endless Days.
     
  9. zmtr

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    Excited to listen to this tomorrow. It's getting pretty good reviews. I've been listening to almost nothing but OEND and TSD. Fall is here faaaaaaaaaam
     
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  10. Oh wow, this is out tonight. I never returned to Ghost on Ghost but I generally love if not greatly enjoy the rest of his discography, so I'm excited to spin this.
     
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  11. mad

    I was right. Prestigious

    Goddammit how did I not know about this
     
  12. teebs41

    Prestigious Prestigious

    excited to check this out
     
  13. zmtr

    Trusted

    This is better than I expected. "Claim Your Ghost" and "Song In Stone" are fucking great
     
  14. zmtr

    Trusted

    Wow.. Summer Clouds.. Alright guys this rules.
     
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  15. Gjpeace

    Regular Supporter

    It's very good! The back half doesn't feel as consistent to me, but it's all beautiful. Super excited to see him on Monday. I think these songs will translate super well live, and I've always wanted to see a more stripped-down set from him. (I saw him twice on the Kiss Each Other Clean tour, and it was about as opposite as "stripped down" as you can get.)
     
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  16. zmtr

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    He's 100% better when he's playing by himself. It's a fact.
     
  17. vidiviciveni

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    I'm looking forward to this, I have a soft spot for Iron & Wine

    Why do people hate Ghost on Ghost? "Caught In the Briars" in particular is classic Iron & Wine
     
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  18. Gjpeace

    Regular Supporter

    Yeah, I remember his encore was a solo "Sodom, South Georgia," and it was breathtaking. It made me wish that he had at least sprinkled in moments like that throughout the (admittedly excellent) full-band set.
     
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  19. T.J.

    music and baseball.

    Really enjoying this. I am happy he went back to the light sound for this one.
     
  20. This is incredible
     
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  21. zmtr

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    Yeah with all the new releases today I still managed to listen to this 3 times.
     
  22. Larry David

    I'll see you again in 25 years Prestigious

    welcome back to constant rotation, Sam! This is so amazing
     
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  23. zmtr

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    :crylaugh:
     
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  24. Letterbomb31

    Trusted Prestigious

    I'm only 3 tracks in but this is already the most I've enjoyed an album of his since The Shepherd's Dog.
     
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  25. teebs41

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    These comments are making me think I have to listen to this record this weekend