Top 10 reasons this is the summer of music! #9 - Daytrotter Split LP with Iron & Wine and the Low Anthem

9. Daytrotter Split LP featuring Iron & Wine and the Low Anthem! What a great reason to break out the record player! Before the end of the Spring tour featuring Iron & Wine and the Low Anthem, there was a wonderful announcement for this split LP. Each band had been touring for their new 2011 albums Kiss Each Other Clean and Smart Flesh respectively. They also completed some of the best Daytrotter sessions of the year.

If you haven't heard these Iron & Wine songs do yourself a favor and get to it. Especially for all you boo birds out there, that aren't a fan of the new record because of Sam Beams new sonic experience! These are stripped down and beautiful. 'Godless Brother in Love' is tremendous track! Rosie Thomas provides just the perfect amount of backup to Sam's vocals.

Iron & Wine Daytrotter session (Sam Beam & Rosie Thomas)

Track listing: 'Tree By the River', 'Godless Brother in Love', 'Naked As We Came', and 'Glad Man Singing'

EDITOR NOTE: the track order is different for each, the video, LP and Daytrotter session available for download

The Low Anthem entries are 'Apothecary Love', 'Dreams Can Chase You Down', 'Ghost Woman Blues', 'I'll Take Out Your Ashes', and 'Maybe So'. 'Dreams Can Chase You Down' is by the bands good friend Daniel Lefkowitz, and is included in some Deluxe versions of Smart Flesh.

This Daytrotter Session is also available for FREE download.

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