When someone mentions the name Sam Beam, two thoughts come to mind: one of the greatest lyricists of my time, and amazing hair (see below).
Sam Beam (a.k.a. Iron and Wine) releases his latest installment to the "full length album" category today with Shepherd's Dog. In conjunction with this debut, Iron and Wine kicked off a fall tour last Sunday (9/23) at Chicago's Metro. A sold out crowd was fortunate enough to hear the album performed for the first time alongside Beam's newly formed band. The rumored "fuller sound" was indeed true as Beam's distinct voice was enveloped by the mystical echoes of more instruments than I could count.