Name: Wincing The Night Away
Brand: The Shins

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70705 S

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2007-01-23

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Supplier US

Sub P­op

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Sales:8.875

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98787070514

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The Shins

Genre US

Rock-Pop

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The Shins are a US indie band hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Originally known as [a604918], they later changed their name to [a937344] before settling on The Shins in 1997.
Formed in the mid-90s, The Shins quickly gained popularity with their unique blend of indie rock and pop sensibilities. Their distinctive sound, characterized by catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, has earned them a dedicated fanbase worldwide.
With several critically acclaimed albums under their belt, including "Oh, Inverted World" and "Chutes Too Narrow," The Shins continue to captivate audiences with their infectious hooks and heartfelt songwriting. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, The Shins are sure to leave an indelible mark on your musical journey.

Indie-rock's hardest-working slackers finally release their third album, on which they've made the clear transition from bedroom-pop to stadium-rock without losing everything that makes them great. Those soaring vocals that sound like the unholiest collision of the Cure and Simon and Garfunkel, the nimble pop hooks that are never overused, those lyrics that are as self-deprecating and razor sharp as they are playful—dude, it's all still here. Relax, you can still swoon. Musically, there are some new elements, from the ragged surf-rock that propels "Pam Berry" to the near hip-hop beats of "Sea Legs" and percolating electronica on "Sleeping Lessons" (which two thirds of the way through shows Band of Horses how to write a song). Wincing is neither the clever genre recombinant exercise of their second album nor is it the perfect little self-contained universe of their debut. This is not the Shins' best album; it's their growing pains third record. James Mercer has learned how to shout his words so the folks in the back row can hear; a slightly harder edge and more confidence is on display. But it doesn't gel fully. Mercer remains one of the most talented songwriters working in pop today, and what this album proves is that the group deserves to move beyond the little Zach-Braff-movie-watching, This-American-Life-listening, Frappuccino-sipping demo-ghetto they've found themselves in. Wincing confidently bristles with stupendous and smart rock music that deserves to be enjoyed by your kid brother and your folks as much as your dorm-mates. —Mike McGonigal

Wincing The Night Away

Music US

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