Archive Series Volume No. 1
Iron & Wine · 2015
61 min · 16 tracks · country · folk
A tender collection of introspective folk melodies, rich with poignant storytelling and delicate instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of solitude
- gentle waves of emotional depth
- rich storytelling in every track
- for reflective afternoons
- dynamic peaks and valleys
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy experiences
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Archive Series Volume No. 1' was released in January 2015, Iron & Wine, led by Sam Beam, had established himself as a prominent figure in the indie folk scene following his breakthrough album 'The Shepherd's Dog' in 2007. This compilation showcases previously unreleased tracks, reflecting Beam's continued evolution as an artist while revisiting earlier works that shaped his sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Nick Drake· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slow Black River 2:28
- 2 The Wind Is Low 3:33
- 3 Eden 2:43
- 4 Two Hungry Blackbirds 5:09
- 5 Freckled Girl 2:45
- 6 Judgement 5:40
- 7 Sing Song Bird 1:45
- 8 Beyond the Fence 6:40
- 9 Quarters in a Pocket 3:52
- 10 Loretta 2:55
- 11 Everyone's Summer of '95 3:10
- 12 Minor Piano Keys 5:18
- 13 Your Sly Smile 3:22
- 14 Halfway to Richmond 5:20
- 15 Wade Across the Water 2:05
- 16 Postcard 4:51
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