| Wincing the Night Away | 
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Sales Rank: 2395
Category: Music
Artist: The Shins
Publisher: Sub Pop
Studio: Sub Pop
Manufacturer: Sub Pop
Label: Sub Pop
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.3
MPN: 705
UPC: 098787070521
EAN: 0098787070521
ASIN: B000K2VHN2
Release Date: January 23, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Sleeping Lessons | | • | Australia | | • | Pam Berry | | • | Phantom Limb | | • | Sea Legs | | • | Red Rabbits | | • | Turn On Me | | • | Black Wave | | • | Spilt Needles | | • | Girl Sailor | | • | A Comet Appears |
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Album Description
It could be said that the Shins third album, Wincing the Night Away is the most heavily anticipated record of 2007. Post Garden State notoriety, the band has reached beyond their indie-darling status to something approaching mainstream recognition. Recorded over time in James Mercer's basement studio, Phil Ek's Seattle digs, and in Oregon City with veteran engineer Joe Chiccarelli (Beck, U2) - Wincing the Night Away is a whole new animal. It is the sound of a band growing up and out. Mercer's infectious, indelible melodic style is still at the core, and unfaltering. But anything can happen around it - and in this case, it does. Channeling a Morrissey vibe, "Sea Legs" pairs a hip-hop (yes, hip-hop) beat with lush melodic lines and searing guitars. Elsewhere the band toys with tweaked-out piano steeped in psychedelic strings ("Red Rabbit"); fractured synth samples ("Spilt Needles"); gauzy, arpeggiated keyboards cloaking thunderous anthems ("Sleeping Lessons"); and, taking cues from early Jesus and Mary Chain albums - sweeping, fuzztoned epics ("Phantom Limb"). Finally, "Turn on Me," "Girl Sailor" and "Australia" are the lilting, exhilarating, rollicking, rock-solid pop songs we've all come to covet from The Shins.
Amazon.com
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 The Shins Get Their "Sea Legs" More from the Shins & Friends
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| Customer Reviews: Read 180 more reviews...
 Takes a little while to get into it, but definitely worth it April 24, 2009
It's safe to say I'm a fan of The Shins. I'm no junkie, but I rather enjoy their music. I really like the album, Chutes Too Narrow. I heard Wincing was also really good, so I was eager to get it.
After I got it, I listened to it quite intensely, wanting to love it. However, it just wasn't doing anything for me. The tunes didn't seem catchy at all. After listening, I couldn't remember a single one. If anything, listening to the album only reminded me of other songs that I love, and even made me want to listen to the older albums! However, I really wanted to like this CD, so I just kept listening to it. I listened to nothing but Wincing when I was in my car for a whole week, and slowly, it started to get to me (in a good way). I finally started to really enjoy it, and now I absolutely love it. Especially the second track, Australia. It's such a fun song!
Anyway, my verdict is that if you're willing to put some time into it, you'll love this album. Or, maybe you'll like it from the start. Who knows?
 best CD ever April 11, 2009
AWESOME CD. I personally think it's their best CD. I loved the previous two CD's but I really got into this one. If you've liked CHutes too narrow or Oh invented world, dont walk to the store but RUN. HEY WHy r u still reading this????? go to the storeeeeee!
New Shins Fan - Thoroughly Hooked March 6, 2009
Having received more than a few recommendations to check The Shins out, I finally caved. I certainly was not prepared to be blown away, though "Australia" intrigued me enough to buy the album. But, WOW! The sound is mature, thoughtful and beautifully executed. Tight songs and a strong style. Impressive to say the least. There is not one lukewarm song. They've got me. I'm hooked.
 meh January 25, 2009
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's probably a fine album but I couldn't get into it. I enjoyed albums #1 and #2 much more. It's really not a bad album, just not what I wanted...
Love this album January 25, 2009
I fell in love with the song "Phantom Limb" and bought this album. It has by far been one of the best albums I've purchased in quite some time. (Keane is another favorite band). All songs listening-worthy without getting tired of. From start to finish, a super album.
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