I still remember the first time I heard Iron & Wine. It gave me such a peaceful and happy feeling. The music was delicate and lovingly crafted. Sam Beam’s singing was so charming and sweet without being twee… All this to say that I had a similar feeling when I heard for the first time the previous Old Jerusalem album while I was in Portugal a couple of years ago. Therefore, I was very curious when I saw there was a new release this year. And it did not disappoint. It even greatly surpasses this Portuguese folk songwriter’s previous effort to become one of my favourite albums of the year so far. Go and visit its MySpace to hear some tracks as usual.
While I am talking about Iron & Wine, it is worth mentioning that Sub Pop issued a lovely live CD in the States last Saturday 'Norfolk 06-20-05' for the Record Store Day (hence only officially available in stores, in the US, on that day but surely available through eBay at silly prices) and a new double album will be out on the 19th of May (‘Around the Well’).
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