Sub Popから4ADへ移籍しての第一弾アルバム。
1曲目「Walking Far From Home」、サム・ビームは16小説のメロディーを繰り返し、繰り返し歌います。
歌詞は大体こんな感じです。(適当な訳なので細かい点はご勘弁を)
「故郷から遠く離れ、名を示すものさえ無い場所を歩いていた。建物は天国のように高く、しかしそのドアはとても小さなものだった」
「ボートいっぱいの信仰者たちが、やかましく騒ぎながら船出するのを眺めていた」
「僕は温かさに触れ、天使は”私を連れて帰ってよ”と泣き叫んでいた」
つまり、これってブルースなんだと私は思います。オースティンの片田舎で、妻と5人の娘と共に住む南部生まれの男が感じているままの。
アルバム全体としては、サム・ビーム本人が「70年代前半〜半ばにラジオからよく流れてきたようなポップミュージックのようだ」と語るように、
以前のIron&Wineの作品
Our Endless Numbered Days
などと比べると、よりベースラインが全体を引っ張るような、仄かな高揚感をもたらす曲調が多く観られます。
サックスのイントロから、粘りのあるリズムが続く「Big Burned Hand」のように、かなりサザン・ロックに接近した曲も今まであまり無かったものと言えます。
また前述の「Walking Far From Home」や「Half Moon」のように、コーラスも音作りの重要な要素として機能しています。
彼の場合は「ハズレ」の作品は全くありませんが、本作はその中でも新たな側面を見せているという意味で、新たな代表作と言って良いのではないでしょうか。
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US 音楽シーン重要SSW、名門4ADへ移籍後初のアルバム!
現在USインディー・シーンの中で重要なシンガー・ソングライターとして注目されるアイアン&ワインが3年振りにして、名門4ADへと移籍後初となるアルバムをリリースする!アコースティック・ギターを中心に生楽器で作曲された温かみのある楽曲は幾重にも重ねられた深みのあるコーラス、ピアノ等のクラシック・アメリカン・サウンドと相まって更に成熟と洗練を重ねている。 前作『The Shepherd's Dog』に対しニューヨーク・タイムスが「サム・ビームによる実験的な試みが最高に素晴らしい。」と評すれば、エンターテイメント・ウィークリー紙は「ゴージャスな静寂感を失うこと無く、新たな側面を追加し彼のスタイルを築く事に成功している。」、フィルター紙は「今までで最も重大な作品」と称賛を送っている。04年『Our Endless Numbered Days 』、07年『The Shepherd‘sDog』では2作合わせて全米60万枚を超える大ヒットを記録、作品を発表する毎に高まる評価と実績は今作で更なる高みへ!!
■ボーナストラック2曲収録
■歌詞対訳、ライナーノーツ付 予定
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米インディー・シーンのシンガー・ソングライターであるサム・ビームのソロ・プロジェクトが、4ADに移籍して放つ新作。アコースティックな要素を生かしつつ、ストレンジな音色を散りばめたサウンドと重層的なコーラス・ワークで、異彩ぶりを発揮している。
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作品の内容に関しては他の方のレビューが参考になるかと思います。
SUB POPから離れるのは残念と思いながらも、次は4ADか〜とニヤニヤしながら予約。
そして届いたアルバムはメジャーのWarner盤・・・。
そう、UKでは4ADへ移籍、USはなんと大手へ移籍。
と言うわけで、4AD盤が欲しい方はUK盤をお探しください。
作品の内容に関しては他の方のレビューが参考になるかと思います。
SUB POPから離れるのは残念と思いながらも、次は4ADか〜とニヤニヤしながら予約。
そして届いたアルバムはメジャーのWarner盤・・・。
そう、UKでは4ADへ移籍、USはなんと大手へ移籍。
と言うわけで、4AD盤が欲しい方はUK盤をお探しください。
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Chris A.
5つ星のうち4.0
Splendida edizione in vinile
2017年7月18日にイタリアでレビュー済みAmazonで購入
Splendida edizione in vinile per l'album che ha portato una svolta nel suono di Sam Beam, dalle atmosfere folkeggianti e acustiche a quelle più arzigogolate, con dispendio di effetti e suoni elettronici. Beam mette in mostra una scrittura decisamente variegata, allineando ottimi brani ad altri forse meno ispirati ma caratterizzati da sonorità comunque molto interessanti. Un lavoro riuscito che ci presenta un cantautore maturo, tra i migliori della sua generazione. Molto bella l'edizione gatefold con un buon vinile pesante ben stampato, suona decisamente bene.
Shawn Bussey
5つ星のうち5.0
The evolution of folk music
2017年3月18日にカナダでレビュー済みAmazonで購入
One of the best iron & wine albums out there. I'm more excited that I now have it on vinyl! Sam Beam has always been an exquisite writer but was always missing a little something. Like Bob Dylan, Sam had to change is ways and elevate his sound by going electric. I feel like this was a brilliant step forward and appreciate the evolution of this artist. It's a must have for every music collector.
J. Loudon
5つ星のうち5.0
Ever-Changing Samuel Beam Makes His Major Label Debut
2011年1月25日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
Samuel Beam, the singer/songwriter behind the name Iron & Wine, has been on an exceptionally impressive musical journey since his debut record "The Creek Drank the Cradle" was released in 2002. Starting with Sub Pop Records, Sam Beam's style began as almost exclusively acoustic guitar and vocals with the occasional slide guitar or banjo thrown in for a change of pace. With the exception of the mastering, every remaining aspect of "The Creek Drank the Cradle," including writing, performing, recording, and mixing was controlled by Beam.
As the years passed by, however, Beam began to enlist some assistance while his compositions expanded. One such partnership led to 2004's "In the Reins," where Beam teamed up with Joey Burns and John Convertino of Calexico. Most notably, however, producer and engineer Brian Deck, who has worked on such classic recordings as Josh Ritter's "Animal Years" and Modest Mouse's "Moon & Antarctica," added his hand to both of Iron & Wine's next two non-collaborative efforts and is back again for "Kiss Each Other Clean." Now, seemingly the final step in Beam's transformation, Iron & Wine's "Kiss Each Other Clean" is his latest studio release since 2007's "The Shepherd's Dog" and the first on a major label, Warner Brothers Records.
When ""The Shepherd's Dog" was released, critics and fans alike sang its praises, but neither group could have predicted an even more exploratory sound in Iron & Wine's future. "Kiss Each Other Clean" opens with "Walking Far From Home." As a veil of heavy distortion is slowly pulled away, Sam Beam offers a beautiful blend of his old and new style. The synthesized bass of "Me and Lazarus" offers a much better preparation for the experiments in store for listeners, but "Walking Far From Home" gently eases fans into this latest offering from one of the most creative artists of today.
One of the most creative moments of the album is "Rabbit Will Run." Capturing an Afro-Caribbean percussive style and blending it with `70s style guitars and organ, flute, drums, whistles and a host of other instruments, the constant of Beam's lyrical prowess always manages to shine through.
The apex of the album's genre bending occurs on "Big Burned Hand." The man whose vocals were once frequently whispered are now sung out and distorted. The acoustic guitar is traded for a funky electric guitar, powerful jazz sax, organ, piano, a host of percussion and the occasional DJ synth effect. To place the song in a single category would be near impossible, but Sam Beam's talent shines in keeping the track undeniably his own. Although the transition from the gentle tones of "Godless Brother in Love" to "Big Burned Hand" is a rocky one to say the least, the song's catchiness easily overpowers any confusion.
Finally, as the album comes to a close with the seven minute epic "Your Fake Name is Good Enough for Me," Beam gradually turns chaotic faucet back on before an abrupt fade out. For the duration of the album, "Kiss Each Other Clean" never follows a formula. Beam shows the world he still had plenty of new and creative ideas after "The Shepherd's Dog" and Brian Deck proves to be the perfect engineer for the project with his masterful grasp of layering a mix. Sam Beam is hardly the lo-fi artist he introduced himself as in 2002, but you won't hear any complaints from his fans.
Similar Artists: Ray LaMontagne, Paul Simon
Track Suggestion: "Rabbit Will Run"
As the years passed by, however, Beam began to enlist some assistance while his compositions expanded. One such partnership led to 2004's "In the Reins," where Beam teamed up with Joey Burns and John Convertino of Calexico. Most notably, however, producer and engineer Brian Deck, who has worked on such classic recordings as Josh Ritter's "Animal Years" and Modest Mouse's "Moon & Antarctica," added his hand to both of Iron & Wine's next two non-collaborative efforts and is back again for "Kiss Each Other Clean." Now, seemingly the final step in Beam's transformation, Iron & Wine's "Kiss Each Other Clean" is his latest studio release since 2007's "The Shepherd's Dog" and the first on a major label, Warner Brothers Records.
When ""The Shepherd's Dog" was released, critics and fans alike sang its praises, but neither group could have predicted an even more exploratory sound in Iron & Wine's future. "Kiss Each Other Clean" opens with "Walking Far From Home." As a veil of heavy distortion is slowly pulled away, Sam Beam offers a beautiful blend of his old and new style. The synthesized bass of "Me and Lazarus" offers a much better preparation for the experiments in store for listeners, but "Walking Far From Home" gently eases fans into this latest offering from one of the most creative artists of today.
One of the most creative moments of the album is "Rabbit Will Run." Capturing an Afro-Caribbean percussive style and blending it with `70s style guitars and organ, flute, drums, whistles and a host of other instruments, the constant of Beam's lyrical prowess always manages to shine through.
The apex of the album's genre bending occurs on "Big Burned Hand." The man whose vocals were once frequently whispered are now sung out and distorted. The acoustic guitar is traded for a funky electric guitar, powerful jazz sax, organ, piano, a host of percussion and the occasional DJ synth effect. To place the song in a single category would be near impossible, but Sam Beam's talent shines in keeping the track undeniably his own. Although the transition from the gentle tones of "Godless Brother in Love" to "Big Burned Hand" is a rocky one to say the least, the song's catchiness easily overpowers any confusion.
Finally, as the album comes to a close with the seven minute epic "Your Fake Name is Good Enough for Me," Beam gradually turns chaotic faucet back on before an abrupt fade out. For the duration of the album, "Kiss Each Other Clean" never follows a formula. Beam shows the world he still had plenty of new and creative ideas after "The Shepherd's Dog" and Brian Deck proves to be the perfect engineer for the project with his masterful grasp of layering a mix. Sam Beam is hardly the lo-fi artist he introduced himself as in 2002, but you won't hear any complaints from his fans.
Similar Artists: Ray LaMontagne, Paul Simon
Track Suggestion: "Rabbit Will Run"
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5つ星のうち5.0
Great new one from bearded Texan
2011年6月14日に英国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
When I first heard this album, I felt like Samuel Beam was moving too far away from his folksy roots. But after having listened to it a few more times I really started to enjoy the funky soul groove that he started to add already on "The Sheperd's dog". Most of all, like always with Iron & Wine, the songs are really, really good and get to you on several levels. So, if you ask me, it's a definite good buy!
Slater Hugh
5つ星のうち5.0
Great recording, great album
2020年2月3日に英国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
Life affirming musician. Barely a day passes when I don’t listen to this mans work