Iron And Wine & Ben Bridwell: Sing Into My Mouth Vinyl LP

When you listen to 'Sing Into My Mouth,' it's like eavesdropping on a heartfelt jam session between two old friends. This album takes its name from Talking Heads' 'This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody),' expertly reinterpreted by Iron & Wine's Sam Beam and Ben Bridwell of Band Of Horses. It offers fresh southern - folksy twists on unsuspecting rock and pop songs. Backed by members of Califone and Calexico, the recordings are filled with slide guitar and gentle rhythms. Beam and Bridwell's vocals are even better than in some of their recent works. Their cover of 'Am I a Good Man' from Numero Group's Eccentric Soul series is truly inspiring. Other tracks include Sade's 'Bullet Proof Soul,' Ronnie Lane's 'Done This One Before,' John Cale's 'You Know Me More Than I Know,' and Spiritualized's 'The Straight And Narrow.' Music label: Black Cricket Recording Co. 2015. Reviewed by Steely Mare 07/2015.

To enjoy this vinyl LP, first, make sure your record player is clean and in good working condition. Place the vinyl gently on the turntable, center it, and drop the needle carefully at the start of the record. Listen at a comfortable volume. When you're done, lift the needle gently and turn off the record player. Store the vinyl in its sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid touching the playing surface with your fingers to prevent dirt and oils from affecting the sound quality.