The Shins latest album released in 2007, “Wincing the Night Away”, takes their convoluted and energetic pop-rock style and adds a large dose of production to create what is by far their most pop influenced album to date. This album is a step away from their past work, possibly because their early success now allows them to afford added producing, or their unexpectedly large fan base influenced them to a more refined, pop-music sound.
Songs like ‘Sea Legs’ and ‘Australia’ offer a refreshing window to the intimate sound of their previous albums. Lyrics like “I’m a victim to the impact of these words” from ‘Sea Legs’ is a taste of the sometimes cryptic style of Mercer’s songwriting that fits smoothly with the bouncy, dreamy feel of their music.
This album is a definite success for the band. Adding the refined sound of a production room allows for the same light unexpected twists representative of their style without the typical clutter.
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