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Iron and Wine Announce European Tour
Indie | Tuesday 12th February 2013 | Thisbe
Samuel Beam, solo singer-songwriter behind Iron and Wine is about to have a busy year. Set to perform two UK dates, and a further five across Europe during May, to promote upcoming album Ghost on Ghost.
The much-anticipated release will include preview track, ‘Lovers’ Revolution’ which has divided opinion. The new direction has been criticised by some fans who feel Beam has abandoned his folk-roots. Whilst one shocked listener commented ‘Damn it Sam! Please come back’, others have embraced the adventurous evolution, describing the track as ‘beautifully complex lyrical-poetry’. It seems that as it stands, the jury’s out until the record is.
Although this ambitious effort has elected not to comply with Iron and Wine’s signature laid-back style, it seems to be the more prominent jazz-influenced edge which is alarming long-term followers. Yet concerned fans can be assured that Beam’s trademark heartfelt lyrics are still very much a part of this new direction, complimenting it generously. This one’s definitely like Marmite!
Go see for yourself: Preview ‘Lovers’ Revolution’ on YouTube
Tickets for UK dates are on sale from Friday
Ghost on Ghost is to be 15th April through 4AD
ALL EUROPEAN DATES:
May
29th - Olympia Theatre, Dublin
30th - Opera House, Manchester
31st - The Barbican, London
June
1st - La Cigalle, Paris
2nd - Vrendenburg, Utrecht
3rd - Cirque Royal, Brussels
5th - Admiralspalast, Berlin
