{"title":"The Shins","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Shins\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shins formed in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1996, evolving from members' earlier band Flake Music. James Mercer (vocals, guitar, songwriter) is the band's constant member and creative center, leading a lineup that has changed substantially over the years. The band became closely associated with 2000s indie rock, helped by high-profile film placements that broadened their audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shins play melodic indie rock and indie pop marked by Mercer's distinctive voice, intricate, literate lyrics, and bright, jangly arrangements with psychedelic and 1960s pop influences. Their craft and melodic sensibility made them one of the defining indie acts of the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOh, Inverted World (2001, Sub Pop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChutes Too Narrow (2003)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWincing the Night Away (2007)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeartworms (2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOh, Inverted World and Chutes Too Narrow have been reissued in anniversary and colored-vinyl editions on Sub Pop. Original pressings are collected by indie rock fans, and the band's later Aural Apothecary releases add to the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to The Shins often start with Oh, Inverted World (2001) or Chutes Too Narrow (2003). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop\/Indie-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-shins-oh-inverted-world-cassette","title":"Oh, Inverted World CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eOh, Inverted World, the indie-rock-redefining 2001 debut album by The Shins, is presented here in it's finest form, dressed up all nice for it's 20th birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540725313719,"sku":"210000059991","price":11.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/s-l1600.webp?v=1781154008"},{"product_id":"the-shins-wincing-the-night-away-cassette","title":"Wincing the Night Away CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith their music referred to as \"life-changing\" in the popular 2004 film GARDEN STATE, the Shins, already a revered indie-rock band, recorded their third Sub Pop studio album under the weight of high expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540726362295,"sku":"210000073690","price":10.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/s-l960-1.webp?v=1781154008"},{"product_id":"the-shins-wincing-the-night-away-vinyl","title":"Wincing the Night Away LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shin's third album is the sound of a band growing up and out. 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This 20th-anniversary remaster, overseen by James Mercer, refines the album's innovation, ensuring these indie rock anthems resonate with clarity and vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785647927479,"sku":"210000085472","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4241865-3050869.jpg?v=1783045545"},{"product_id":"the-shins-chutes-too-narrow-vinyl-20th-anniv-remaster","title":"Chutes Too Narrow LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTri-fold, deluxe, anniversary edition. 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