The Creek Drank the Cradle is the first full-length release from Iron & Wine

Iron & Wine

Samuel Beam , better known by his stage and recording name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released four studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album...

 (aka Sam Beam). It was released on September 24, 2002. The vinyl LP release came with a bonus 7" vinyl single. The promo CD for this album was released in a cardboard sleeve with alternate artwork.

Track listing

All songs written, performed and produced by Sam Beam.

1. "Lion's Mane" – 2:49
2. "Bird Stealing Bread" – 4:21
3. "Faded from the Winter" – 3:17
4. "Promising Light" – 2:49
5. "The Rooster Moans" – 3:24
6. "Upward over the Mountain" – 5:56
7. "Southern Anthem" – 3:54
8. "An Angry Blade" – 3:48
9. "Weary Memory" – 4:01
10. "Promise What You Will" – 2:24
11. "Muddy Hymnal" – 2:43

• 7" vinyl single

1. "Her Tea Leaves" – 3:50
2. "Carissa's Wierd" – 2:07

Reception

Pitchfork Media

Pitchfork Media

Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...

 placed The Creek Drank the Cradle at number 137 on their list of the top 200 albums of the 2000s. Allmusic called it, "a stunning debut and one of the best records of 2002."