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Beast Epic

Iron & Wine · 2017

35 min · 11 tracks · country · folk

A tender exploration of memory and longing, woven with intricate folk melodies and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • introspective listening in solitude
  • tender explorations of memory
  • warm melodies for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2017, 'Beast Epic' is Iron & Wine's first album since their 2015 release 'Sing into My Mouth,' marking a return to original songwriting after a series of collaborative projects. This album reflects a matured sound that resonates with the artist's earlier folk roots, showcasing Sam Beam's evolution as a songwriter.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Nick Drake· Fleet Foxes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Claim Your Ghost 2:29
  • 2 Thomas County Law 3:25
  • 3 Bitter Truth 3:03
  • 4 Song in Stone 3:22
  • 5 Summer Clouds 3:34
  • 6 Call It Dreaming 3:52
  • 7 About a Bruise 3:11
  • 8 Last Night 2:56
  • 9 Right for Sky 4:00
  • 10 The Truest Stars We Know 2:53
  • 11 Our Light Miles 3:12

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