Recorded by Sam Beam with the help of long - time producer Brian Deck and engineer Colin Studebaker, The Shepherd's Dog is a remarkable album. It achieves a cathartic re - imagining of the artist's ideas. The arrangements are vivid and diverse. 'White Tooth Man' has a desperate, menacing rock intensity, while 'Boy with a Coin', the first single, is darkly fun with a catchy handclap under its flowing melody. The whole album is full of life. Its seductive rhythms flow and vary, from the Psych - Bhangra - like 'Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car' to the waltz 'Flightless Bird, American Mouth'. This is Iron and Wine's most ambitious and satisfying recording to date. It comes in a black vinyl pressing with a gatefold sleeve and includes a digital download. The music label is Sub Pop 2007. Reviewed by the mgmnt 05/2006.
Using this product is simple. Just grab your record player, place the black vinyl LP gently on the turntable, and let the music play. The album is a great addition to any music collection. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid leaving fingerprints or dirt on it. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. The gatefold sleeve also needs careful handling. Try not to bend or crease it. If you want to enjoy the digital download, look for the code that comes with the album. Enter it on the specified platform to access the digital version of the music.
