The Shepherd's Dog
Iron & Wine · 2007
49 min · 12 tracks · country · folk
Blending intricate folk melodies with subtle instrumentation, the album evokes a rich tapestry of storytelling and emotion.
Why this album works
'The Shepherd's Dog' received widespread critical acclaim, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200. It solidified Iron & Wine's place in the indie-folk scene and influenced a generation of singer-songwriters seeking to blend traditional folk with modern sensibilities.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout rich storytelling in each track reflective moments for quiet spaces
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'The Shepherd's Dog' was Iron & Wine's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Our Endless Numbered Days'. This record marked a significant evolution in Sam Beam's sound, as he incorporated more diverse instrumentation and production techniques, moving away from his earlier lo-fi aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Demi Lovato· Lady Gaga· Halsey· Miley Cyrus· Katy Perry· Lana Del Rey· Panic! at the Disco· Kesha
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car 4:32
- 2 White Tooth Man 3:57
- 3 Lovesong of the Buzzard Standout 4:26
- 4 Carousel 4:02
- 5 House by the Sea 4:21
- 6 Innocent Bones 3:42
- 7 Wolves (Song of the Shepherd's Dog) Standout 4:57
- 8 Resurrection Fern 4:49
- 9 Boy With a Coin Standout 4:05
- 10 The Devil Never Sleeps 2:06
- 11 Peace Beneath the City 4:45
- 12 Flightless Bird, American Mouth 4:03
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