Review: Kiss Each Other Clean
”It sounds like the music people heard in their parents’ car growing up… that early-to-mid-’70s FM, radio-friendly music,” said Iron and Wine’s Sam Beam in an interview with SPIN magazine, referencing his newest CD, “Kiss Each Other Clean.” And that is exactly the sound. The CD made its debut on Jan. 25 and was released under its new record label, Warner Bros. The album begins with “Walking Far From Home,” which is full of imagery in the poetic lyrics and seems to debut Beam’s vocals more than previous instrumentally focused albums.
However, that’s not to say this album lacks the array of sounds heard in the past. From the horns to the harp, the CD will keep your ears entertained. Each song flows melodically into the next, making the CD perfect to listen to while doing homework or driving. This album is just as impressive as the last, if not more so. I expect to hear more great songs in the future from Iron and Wine.
