On the lastest Iron & Wine album, 'Light Verse,' optimistic melancholy is omnipresent.
as a “post-pandemic” album. Yet its emergent themes resonate with that time’s corollary yearning for hope and community amid profound loneliness. Timeless as that territory may be, there’s poignancy in this being the first full-lengthThroughout the 10-track record, singer-songwriter Sam Beam erects a push-pull emotional dynamic, a desire to remain optimistic in the face of a society that makes hope a chore . “There’s a wealth of opportunity clinging to the world,” Beam sings on “Bag of Cats.
” In the former, he provides something of a thesis statement for the album: Guitar and piano intertwine in a playful call and response, echoing their braiding voices. “All in good time, I gave it my best,” Beam sings. “I was alone until I found myself.” Later, Apple responds, “I ran my mouth ‘til I’d nothing to say / You broke my heart, then I was okay.”Of course, that tone runs the risk of becoming slight and saccharine, something Beam seems to acknowledge and play with on “Sweet Talk.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Best Wine Glasses for Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine, and BeyondYour wine glass shopping guide for even better tasting Chardonnay.
Read more »
Chibok kidnappings: Ten years on, families cling to hope amid despairAs the haunting chronicle of the mass kidnapping of schoolgirls from a boarding house in Nigeria's Chibok in 2014 completes a decade, hope hangs by a thread for the families whose loved ones are still not back home.
Read more »
Are college protests for Palestine a reason for despair or hope?Readers debate the pro-Palestinian protests taking place at Columbia University and other campuses across the country.
Read more »
Invincible Iron Man #17 Preview: New Iron Coffin ArmorAlright, esteemed couch potatoes of the comic book world, buckle up because this Wednesday, April 10th, Marvel is delivering a fresh twist on the classic superhero challenge in Invincible Iron Man 17.
Read more »
Iron Man: The Animated Series - A Must-Watch for Iron Man FansIron Man: The Animated Series boasted many incredible episodes depicting the iconic hero, producing some of the strongest installments in Marvel's animated universe. Before serving as the linchpin of the Avengers throughout the MCU timeline, Iron Man starred in the beloved animated series, alongside several familiar allies and foes. Iron Man: The Animated Series is one of the greatest Iron Man adaptations, with a slew of fantastic episodes
Read more »
On Light Verse, Iron & Wine is Joyfully NihilistIron & Wine returns with an expanded sonic palette while also rekindling the bright spark that made 2007’s 'The Shepherd’s Dog' so magical.
Read more »