New Shins Album

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  • Mcam55
    Mcam55 Posts: 1,407
    got tix to the Boston show....anyone heard any news on who the opener is?
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    Mcam55 wrote:
    got tix to the Boston show....anyone heard any news on who the opener is?

    I don't know.... I don't think there is one :think: I guess I'll have to see
  • whgarrett
    whgarrett Posts: 574
    Love the album. Just as I thought it might be. I wish Beck and Mercer would work together. :D
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    whgarrett wrote:
    Love the album. Just as I thought it might be. I wish Beck and Mercer would work together. :D

    That would be sweet. Beck's last album was cool
  • rb115565
    rb115565 Posts: 222
    I have heard most of the album and it sounds great
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  • AllNiteThing
    AllNiteThing Posts: 1,115
    Not sure how anyone could think this album is weak. :? I think it's incredible. '40 Mark Strasse' is an amazingly beautiful song. There aren't really any bad songs on this album either. 'Simple Song', 'No Way Down', 'Fall of 82'...all great songs. This might be their most complete album, IMO. I love all the old albums, but there's always a couple songs I can't get into. Port of Morrow is a strong album. 8-)
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  • White Discussion
    White Discussion Melissa Texas Posts: 2,818
    It's very good :thumbup:
  • bobasfeet
    bobasfeet Posts: 1,195
    It is different then previous efforts but I have to agree this album is really good. I know some fans may not like that but for me I haven't stopped listening to it.
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    Ehhh... It's alright. It's missing something from their previous records that I really like. Can't put my finger on it.
  • musicismylife78
    musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
    its definitely different. different sounding and a different vibe. Only a few songs with the trademark james mercer existentialist lyrics, which are a main reason why i love the band. oddly, he left off 2 songs, the ones you can get on itunes, which are the most explicitly existentialist lyrics. The last song is that james singing? the voice sounds nothing like his
  • PKTrekGirl
    PKTrekGirl Posts: 747
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    whgarrett wrote:
    Love the album. Just as I thought it might be. I wish Beck and Mercer would work together. :D

    That would be sweet. Beck's last album was cool

    +1

    I had never really thought about this possible combination...but this would be awesome! These guys are totally the Kings of Quirk. :lol:
  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    Favorite song is The Rifles Spiral. The rest is growing on me.
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    musicismylife78 wrote:
    its definitely different. different sounding and a different vibe. Only a few songs with the trademark james mercer existentialist lyrics, which are a main reason why i love the band. oddly, he left off 2 songs, the ones you can get on itunes, which are the most explicitly existentialist lyrics. The last song is that james singing? the voice sounds nothing like his

    Yeah it must be the lyrics. I believe that's him on the last song.
  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    I'm liking it more and more.. I see some Crowded House influence.
  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    Can't get into this album at all. Just not feeling it. I'm still optimistic though.
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  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    JonnyPistachio wrote:
    Can't get into this album at all. Just not feeling it. I'm still optimistic though.

    Same.
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,291
    less than a week for the philly show :D
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    4/28/16- Philly, PA
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    5/1/16- NYC
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    9/2/18- Boston, MA
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    9/7/24- Philly, PA
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    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
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  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdlVyJYKHks&feature=g-sptl

    Not sure how much longer they're on but The Shins are streaming live from the Sweetlife Festival right now!
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  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    I'm starting to finally like this album.. Stuff is growing on me. No Way Down is stuck in my head now.
  • yellowwho
    yellowwho Posts: 1,661
    Bought it a few days ago.....I think I like it, even on the first listen. A few songs might need a bit to get into, but for the most part I'm enjoying it...

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