The Creek Drank the Cradle

The Creek Drank the Cradle
Studio album by Iron & Wine
Released	September 24, 2002
Genre	Folk
Length	39:26
Label	Sub Pop
Producer	Iron & Wine
Iron & Wine chronology
The Creek Drank the Cradle (2002) The Sea & The Rhythm (EP) (2003)

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Pitchfork Media	(8.1/10)
PopMatters	(very favorable)
Rolling Stone	(favorable)
Sputnikmusic
Stylus Magazine	B+
Tiny Mix Tapes

Pitchfork Media 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."