by Christopher Sweeney Beast Epic, the sixth album by Iron & Wine, marks a self-described revisiting of the past. How so? First, it’s put out by Sub Pop, his first record label, and, secondly, in terms of sound. Recording everything live and employing minimal overdubbing gives the album a warm and intimate sound. What does it sound like? To me, it could easily be on a playlist with Nick Drake, Bon Iver, Passenger, and Lord Huron. This is an album that you would play with the windows down on a warm summer night driving on a country road singing along … Continue reading “Beast Epic”, the latest by Iron & Wine, is a smooth summer listen