Iron & Wine
Samuel Ervin Beam, better known by his stage name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released six studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album. He occasionally tours with a full band.
How Critics See Iron & Wine
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
The Shepherd's Dog
2007
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 83/100 across 25 reviews.
Iron & Wine's The Shepherd's Dog expands Sam Beam's folk introspection into a vividly orchestrated, often haunting record that earns an evident critical thumbs-up. Across 25 profes...
Hen's Teeth
2026
Critics landed between 50 and 100 across 11 reviews.
Iron & Wine's Hen's Teeth reconvenes Sam Beam's warm, textural songwriting in a record that critics largely view as a quietly rich continuation of his recent work. Across reviews,...
The Shepherd's Dog
2007
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Iron & Wine's The Shepherd's Dog expands Sam Beam's folk introspection into a vividly orchestrated, often haunting record that earns an evident critical thumbs-up. Across 25 profes...
