Iron and Wine
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: July 26, 1974 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Biography
Iron and Wine is the musical project of singer-songwriter Sam Beam, known for his intimate, literate, and emotionally resonant indie folk. Beam initially gained acclaim for the hushed, lo-fi bedroom recordings of his 2002 debut, "The Creek Drank the Cradle," released by #Sub Pop#. His sound evolved from sparse acoustic arrangements to richer, full-band productions on landmark albums like "Our Endless Numbered Days" and the eclectic "The Shepherd's Dog". Over his career, Beam has moved between labels including #4AD# and #Nonesuch#, consistently exploring folk, pop, and jazz influences while maintaining the distinctive, gentle strength of his songwriting and vocal delivery.
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Iron and Wine Discography
- The Creek Drank the Cradle (2002) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Call Your Boys / Dearest Forsaken (2002) - Single - rated 3.48/5
- The Sea & the Rhythm (2003) - EP - rated 3.77/5
- Our Endless Numbered Days (2004) - Album - rated 4.06/5
- Woman King (2005) - EP - rated 3.73/5
- The Shepherd's Dog (2007) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- Kiss Each Other Clean (2011) - Album - rated 3.66/5
- Ghost on Ghost (2013) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Beast Epic (2017) - Album - rated 3.56/5
- Light Verse (2024) - Album - rated 3.2/5
- Hen鈥檚 Teeth (2026) - Album - rated 3.53/5