It is a different album, and the more Ilisten to it the more I like it. I liked it the first time I heard it, and I've been listening to it all the time. This, to me, is the Shins- No Code. That is very high praise, but well deserved. The review in Rolling Stone reads like a listener who is disappointed that it wasn't another Chutes Too Narrow.
I like the No Code analogy culot. The Shins definitely went in a different direction, but it works in a beautiful way. Sea Legs is far removed from anything else they've done, but I can't stop listening to it. Australia and Sleeping Lessons too. This is really an incredible album.
It makes much more sense to live in the present tense.
I like the No Code analogy culot. The Shins definitely went in a different direction, but it works in a beautiful way. Sea Legs is far removed from anything else they've done, but I can't stop listening to it. Australia and Sleeping Lessons too. This is really an incredible album.
Right on man, I feel the exact same way. Sleeping Lessons has really grown on me, its such a perfect opener. The whole atmosphere of the entire record is totally unique. Its selfish in a way, but I really don't want this band to blow up too huge because I don't know if they could handle it. It took them this long to follow up Chutes, and you can totally tell they put a lot into it. I think Red Rabbits- Turn On Me is my favorite 1-2 punch. I usually go back and listen to those two before making through the entire album. Sailor Girl has become a favorite too.
Once in a while you can get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
the alternate version of split needles is imo a lot better.
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no way in hell is their first album more accessible than chutes too narrow. it's very weird and lo-fi. their second is a bright pop album. ive been listening to it quite a bit and it is growing on me. i think im going to go to the show after all and scrap bright eyes. i hear their shows suck anyway and it'd be me and a bunch of little girls. plus, pete yorn is coming to town! im curious about this new album though given the hype it's been getting.
If you have the chance to go, I would go if I were you. They're playing nowhere close to me except for the midnight Virgin show in NYC, and there is no way I could do that. The first album just grabbed me quicker, I don't know why. Maybe because of Caring is Creepy, Girl on the Wing, and Past and the Pending. I don't like Chutes any more or any less, it just took me longer.
Once in a while you can get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
Anybody a fan? Anybody going to see them next month in Chicago?
Got my tickets! It sold out in only a few days too. I cant wait, my fiance's three favorite bands are Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam, and The Shins. The only band we havent seen yet is The Shins, we are very excited. They were REALLY good on SNL. They played very slow and relaxing. They will be on Letterman on the 23rd also.
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If you have the chance to go, I would go if I were you. They're playing nowhere close to me except for the midnight Virgin show in NYC, and there is no way I could do that. The first album just grabbed me quicker, I don't know why. Maybe because of Caring is Creepy, Girl on the Wing, and Past and the Pending. I don't like Chutes any more or any less, it just took me longer.
it sold out, so i guess im SOL. unless anyone ehre has an extra. it's cool though, ive got enough shows lined up for spring. my only disappointment is trying to convince my gf to see the hold steady with me.
Its selfish in a way, but I really don't want this band to blow up too huge because I don't know if they could handle it. It took them this long to follow up Chutes, and you can totally tell they put a lot into it.
Agreed. They were on the cover of a local weekly here and it almost made me sad. I'm happy for their success, I just hope they stay with Sub Pop and take their time developing as a band.
the alternate version of split needles is imo a lot better.
Again, I am in total agreement. I think the that version should be on the record - would have mixed it up a bit more, I think.
Got my tickets! It sold out in only a few days too. I cant wait, my fiance's three favorite bands are Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam, and The Shins. The only band we havent seen yet is The Shins, we are very excited.
Yay, we'll see you there! It's sold out already?
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i agree. the second album, is a sunny, happy, poppy album......their first is great but is something you'd listen to when you're relaxing. harder to get into.
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i agree. the second album, is a sunny, happy, poppy album......their first is great but is something you'd listen to when you're relaxing. harder to get into.
precisely. which was why i didnt get the shins until just recently.
Can't wait to pick up this album today, I held off on the leak for what seems like 6 months.
For what it's worth, I think Oh, Inverted World is more accesible because there are a few on there that are much more poppy than anything on Chutes. I had Chutes for a while, but it wasn't until I finally bought Oh, Inverted World that I became a huge fan of theirs. Songs like "New Slang", "Caring Is Creepy" and "Girl Inform Me" are all more catchy than anything on Chutes.
I'm halfway through my first listen of Wincing... i like it. I think Sleeping lessons, Phantom Limb and Red Rabbits are my favorites so far. As of right now though, it's my third favorite shins album.
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I had no idea they renamed "Won One Too Many Fights"(if that even was its official name, not really sure) for the album that is a great song.
Good album overall, a few songs seems to experiment a little too much, but most of the songs have the same-old-Shins base with some new tweaks thrown in, those songs work best.
I downloaded it from iTunes. I like it, I cant really give a review till ive listened to it in my car a few times and on my iPod at work.
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after listening to the album a bunch of times.....it really has sunken in. phantom limb is probably one of the most beautiful tunes you could ever hear. james mercer's voice really echoes brian wilson here. there's a couple of tunes i really don't like, but the rest of the album is great. i didn't like the album at first, but it really is shaping up to become one of the best releases of 2007.
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My husband and I def heard the Beach Boy influence in this new one. We were also debating if they are good live or if their sound requires a lot of studio help.
I can't say I actually dig the new album that much. I've been a Shins fan for a little while (I'll admit, Garden State got me into them), and I am a little disapointed with the new album. It feels like they are almost trying really hard not to sound like the last album, which is just and understandable, but that effort to not sound like "Chutes to Narrow" hurts them a little bit musically. But I'm sure I'll grow to love it, and there are a lot of good tracks on it (At the moment I'm loving "Sleeping Lessons").
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Anybody a fan? Anybody going to see them next month in Chicago?
I like the last album, but the one that is just out is not really what I had hoped for.
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i hear their shows suck anyway and it'd be me and a bunch of little girls.
Ive also heard the shows consist of a bunch of young girls screaming and singing.
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My husband and I def heard the Beach Boy influence in this new one. We were also debating if they are good live or if their sound requires a lot of studio help.
Anyone seen them live lately?
I saw them live in December. They were outstanding. James Mercer's voice is every bit as good live as it is on the CD.
It makes much more sense to live in the present tense.
Among my favorites are Australia, Phantom Limb, Sea Legs, Turn on Me, Girl Sailor.
Very good album, although I enjoyed Chutes too Narrow more.
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it's actually the other way around: if you haven't heard them, they must be good, because they wouldn't fit in with the garbage music you listen to on commercial radio.
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I like the No Code analogy culot. The Shins definitely went in a different direction, but it works in a beautiful way. Sea Legs is far removed from anything else they've done, but I can't stop listening to it. Australia and Sleeping Lessons too. This is really an incredible album.
Right on man, I feel the exact same way. Sleeping Lessons has really grown on me, its such a perfect opener. The whole atmosphere of the entire record is totally unique. Its selfish in a way, but I really don't want this band to blow up too huge because I don't know if they could handle it. It took them this long to follow up Chutes, and you can totally tell they put a lot into it. I think Red Rabbits- Turn On Me is my favorite 1-2 punch. I usually go back and listen to those two before making through the entire album. Sailor Girl has become a favorite too.
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If you have the chance to go, I would go if I were you. They're playing nowhere close to me except for the midnight Virgin show in NYC, and there is no way I could do that. The first album just grabbed me quicker, I don't know why. Maybe because of Caring is Creepy, Girl on the Wing, and Past and the Pending. I don't like Chutes any more or any less, it just took me longer.
Got my tickets! It sold out in only a few days too. I cant wait, my fiance's three favorite bands are Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam, and The Shins. The only band we havent seen yet is The Shins, we are very excited. They were REALLY good on SNL. They played very slow and relaxing. They will be on Letterman on the 23rd also.
I'm liking it more now.
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it sold out, so i guess im SOL. unless anyone ehre has an extra. it's cool though, ive got enough shows lined up for spring. my only disappointment is trying to convince my gf to see the hold steady with me.
Again, I am in total agreement. I think the that version should be on the record - would have mixed it up a bit more, I think.
Yay, we'll see you there! It's sold out already?
i agree. the second album, is a sunny, happy, poppy album......their first is great but is something you'd listen to when you're relaxing. harder to get into.
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precisely. which was why i didnt get the shins until just recently.
For what it's worth, I think Oh, Inverted World is more accesible because there are a few on there that are much more poppy than anything on Chutes. I had Chutes for a while, but it wasn't until I finally bought Oh, Inverted World that I became a huge fan of theirs. Songs like "New Slang", "Caring Is Creepy" and "Girl Inform Me" are all more catchy than anything on Chutes.
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Good album overall, a few songs seems to experiment a little too much, but most of the songs have the same-old-Shins base with some new tweaks thrown in, those songs work best.
Still waiting on my lp. *shakes fist at sub pop*
me too. I think it kind of sounds like the Old 97's. I'm diggin' the banjo.
Thanks. Huh. Is it just me? I hear violin.
(edited to add) Just got my record. It lists Paloma Griffin as violin on Red Rabbits.
Chris Funk - Lap steel
Paloma Griffin - vocals
Yeah, Australia is great. My second favorite on the album after Sea Legs.
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My husband and I def heard the Beach Boy influence in this new one. We were also debating if they are good live or if their sound requires a lot of studio help.
Anyone seen them live lately?
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I like the last album, but the one that is just out is not really what I had hoped for.
You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
Ive also heard the shows consist of a bunch of young girls screaming and singing.
I saw them live in December. They were outstanding. James Mercer's voice is every bit as good live as it is on the CD.
Pretty good band, gonna have to see if I can catch them live sometime.
Gotta say their lyrics are pretty weird/original which is pretty cool.
Among my favorites are Australia, Phantom Limb, Sea Legs, Turn on Me, Girl Sailor.
Very good album, although I enjoyed Chutes too Narrow more.
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Wow, what a profound post.
it's actually the other way around: if you haven't heard them, they must be good, because they wouldn't fit in with the garbage music you listen to on commercial radio.
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