The Shins - Oh, Inverted World (Mint) 2023-12 the air crackling with humidity

the air crackling with humidity and excitement

Granduciel’s voice steps out from behind its typical web of effects—louder now

and playful

Comprised of nonfiction tunes largely based on Rivers Cuomo's dissatisfaction with rock-star life

they are taking that development a step further

The Shins - Oh, Inverted World (Mint) 2023-12 the air crackling with humidityLP, Limited Edition, Mint Green Vinyl Sub Pop (2018) US Heres what we had to say about The Shins debut record circa 2001. Hailing from Albuquerque, NM, The Shins sprung from the ashes of Flake Flake Music in 1997 (though those previous incarnations date back nearly a decade) same members, different instruments, different approach. Counterpoint guitars have given way to a single guitar pitted against calculated keyboard passages; swarming indie rock