Stuck-in-my-head Sunday: Innocent Bones

Iron & Wine is the stage name of singer-songwriter, Samuel Beam. Iron & Wine has been quietly releasing music since 2002, but has gained quite the following only in the last few years. Released earlier this year, Kiss Each Other Clean is a pretty-sounding album that peaked at number two on the Billboard Top 200. It's the notable impression of 2007's The Shepherd's Dog that got Iron & Wine stuck in my head this week, though. I think that "patient" is the most suitable adjective for describing this album; particularly the track Innocent Bones.

I don't remember when it was that I actually heard of Iron & Wine, but after being turned on by a recent performance on Conan, I was motivated to dig deeper into the basket of audible goodies this guy was offering. Of course, on Conan the new album was being pushed, and, like I said, it sounds great but Innocent Bones from The Shepherd's Dog is lyrical genius. I live almost too close to my place of employment so I try to kick my American heritage to the side and walk to work. During my walks this week, I've been absorbing Innocent Bones in all of it's splendor.

Song: Innocent Bones
Artist: Iron & Wine
Album: The Shepherd's Dog
Genre: folk rock

You'll like this song if you dig:
Dave Matthews Band
The Decemberists
Horse Feathers