5/28/2020 Port Of Morrow The Shins Rar
Arriving five years after, was the first album to appear on 's Aural Apothecary imprint (also home to, his collaboration with ) and the first without the rest of the band that appeared on the remainder of their discography. Instead, assembled a revolving cast of supporting performers that included 's, ', drummer-at-large, and producer, who gives the album a big, radio-friendly sound.
There's no pretense of democracy nor of being 'indie' here, things that might be easier to decry if these weren't some of 's best songs since. Though there's no core band, feels more focused than even as departs from ' classic sound. 'The Rifle's Spiral' begins the album with keyboards that bounce and bubble everywhere, suggesting some of ' influence has rubbed off, but the contrast between sweet vocals and barbed words ('you were always to be a dagger floating straight to their heart') that has been a key element since is present and accounted for. Later, 'Simple Song' feels downright triumphant, with big, airy bridges, a surprising minor-key chord change, and frantic guitar solos all coated in pop gloss.
Goes farther afield as progresses, flirting with '70s soft rock on 'For a Fool,' while the title track is equal parts trippy and torchy, pairing a slinky falsetto with some of the album's most arresting imagery ('there are flowers in the garbage and a skull under your curls'). Consciously or not, channels classic singer/songwriters and members of famed bands gone solo on some of 's highlights: 'Fall of '82' is as wordy, bouncy, and catchy as at his peak, while 'It's Only Life's charming melody and message to take it easy make it the distant cousin of 's 'Watching the Wheels.' Enough of the album finds expanding and experimenting that when 'Bait and Switch,' which sounds like a lost track transplanted to much fancier digs, or the -like rumination 'September' pops up, it's almost startling. These are some of 's most wide-ranging songs with any of his projects, to the point where it might be a little disingenuous to call this a album, and slightly disappointing for any fans who had invested in them being a band rather than a vehicle. Questions of semantics and authenticity aside, 's songs are compelling enough to keep most fans listening and enjoying.
.WebsiteMembersYuuki MatthewsCasey FoubertPatti KingPast membersNeal LangfordRon LewisThe Shins is an American band formed in in 1996. The band's current lineup consists of (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, songwriter), (drums), (guitar, keyboards), Casey Foubert (guitar), Yuuki Matthews (bass, keyboards), and Patti King (keyboards). The band is based in.The band was formed by Mercer as a side project to Flake Music, who were active from 1992 to 1999. The band released two 7' singles and a full-length album on Omnibus Records and were touring with when they were signed to. The band's first two records, (2001) and (2003) performed well commercially and received critical acclaim. The single ' brought the band mainstream attention when it was featured in the 2004 film.
Consequently, the band's third album, (2007), was a major success for the group, peaking at number two on the and earning a nomination.Following this, the Shins signed to and Mercer parted ways with the entire original lineup, deeming it 'an aesthetic decision'. Following a near five-year hiatus, the band's fourth studio album, was released in 2012. Their fifth album, was released in March 2017.
Following this, the Shins signed to Columbia Records and Mercer parted ways with the entire original lineup, deeming it 'an aesthetic decision'. Following a near five-year hiatus, Port of Morrow, the band's fourth studio album, was released in 2012. Their fifth album, Heartworms, was released in March 2017.
The Shins were formed in,.The Shins was formed in 1996 by James Mercer, a member of the band Flake Music in,. Flake Music (formerly known simply as Flake) consisted of members guitarist/vocalist James Mercer, drummer Jesse Sandoval, keyboardist Martin Crandall, and bassist Neal Langford.
The group began in 1992 and released a string of singles and an album, which was well received. The band toured with.
Mercer formed the Shins for a change of pace and enlisted Sandoval on drums. When asked what it was that began his interest in music, Mercer said '.
It got me out of my shell and gave me a social life.' They began performing as a duo alongside. Mercer became the band's primary songwriter, and consequently, 'the group developed a more focused, crafted sound than Flake Music's charming, if somewhat rambling, collaborative style.' His focus on percussive guitar playing still led friends to deem demos as too similar to Flake, and he focused on taking the music in a different direction.
Unlike Flake, Mercer was the band's sole lyricist, and songs were built from his initial structure. The group added 's Dave Hernandez and Ron Skrasek to complete their lineup, but the two musicians left before the end of the decade to pursue their work with Scared of Chaka. By 1999, Flake Music disbanded and Neal Langford joined the Shins.The Shins issued their first release — the 7' single — in 1998 via Omnibus Records. Following the completion of their debut single release, 'When I Goose-Step', the Shins embarked on a tour with Modest Mouse.
Mercer became a 'hermit' crafting what would become the group's debut album, and became depressed with his life in Albuquerque. Friends of the band, including Zeke Howard from Love As Laughter and from sent record labels demos of the band's songs. Mercer sent a demo to in, and label co-founder Jonathan Poneman caught a concert in while the band was on tour with Modest Mouse. He offered the band a one-off single deal, and the Shins' second single, ', was included as part of their Single-of-the-Month series, issuing a 7' single to fan club members in February 2001. Positive press for 'New Slang' made the group's debut album one of the most anticipated albums of 2001, and Sub Pop signed the band in full. 'Before you knew it, my whole life was upside down: I got signed, I quit my job, I moved out of town, the big relationship I'd had for five years ended. All of a sudden my whole life was up in smoke,' recalled Mercer.
Debut and growing popularity (2001–03) The band's debut LP, (2001), was released in June 2001, with a version following the next month. Much of the album was recorded prior to the Sub Pop deal in Mercer's basement.
The album received critical acclaim and solidified the band as one of 's definitive artists, while also placing Albuquerque on the musical map with Oh, Inverted World's 'gloriously skewed pop and how it is dripping with yearning, whimsy and brittle innocence.' The album helped re-establish Sub Pop Records as a dominant force in the independent community; the label had been without a marquee artist for much of the prior years. The group spent the rest of the year touring with acts such as Preston School of Industry and Red House Painters. ' proved to be a 'stealth hit', helping Oh, Inverted World move over 100,000 copies within two years, considered remarkable for an independent label; Sub Pop had hoped the record would sell 10,000 copies.
Mercer was positive in licensing the song to a variety of media, confirming to The New York Times that he received more money from touring and licensing than record sales. The song was featured in a 's advert that aired during the, which led to criticism from several corners, among those independent music fans and the band's own hometown.The Mercer earned from the commercial allowed him to purchase a home and relocate to, where the group built a basement studio and recorded their second album, (2003). During this period, the group replaced Langford on bass with Dave Hernandez (from Scared of Chaka).
Having cut ties with a bad relationship and a bad job, Mercer felt his songwriting reflected a broader perspective as a result. Although recording in the basement was less than pleasant, the band found it 'cheaper than a real studio'. The home was broken into at one point, and thieves stole the master tapes for Oh, Inverted World. The album was released in October 2003 to critical acclaim, appearing on numerous music critics' and publications' end-of-year albums lists.
It also became their first album to chart, peaking at number 86 on the. Mainstream success (2004–07). ' was featured in the 2004 film and brought the band mainstream success.Problems playing this file? New Slang' was repurposed when it was prominently featured in the film (2004). In a scene from the film, Sam (portrayed by ) tells Andrew Largeman (played by director ) that the song 'will change your life.'
The song 'changed everything' for the group, causing their first two albums to sell more than twice what they had sold prior to the film's debut. 'Almost overnight, the Shins became indie-rock icons,' wrote Robert Levine of. The band extended their tour in support of the song and its popularity. 'We saw a change in our audience. By the time we were done touring for, there was this new interest,' said Mercer. 'We toured again almost as the soundtrack to that movie, and colleges were all of a sudden interested in us playing on their campuses.
We wanted to consummate the new relationship by touring and having a relationship with them. I mean, it just kept growing!' This additional exposure helped Oh, Inverted World move 500,000 units in the United States. Fans of the group were mixed at their newfound success; some regarded their unknown nature as an integral part of their appeal.Mercer began writing the band's third record in late 2005, employing ideas and riff fragments collected over the band's various tours.
Suffering from insomnia, he would often wake up in the middle of the night and piece together songs in his home studio until dawn. For their third album, the group for the first time turned to an outside producer:, who produced. Inspired primarily by a painful breakup and the group's newfound success, the album was initially set to be released in the summer of 2006. It was later pushed back to fall, and finally released in January 2007.
Represented a major jump for the Shins in terms of commercial success: the album peaked at number two (in comparison to its predecessors' peak of number 86), setting a record for Sub Pop. It moved over 100,000 copies in its opening week, and was nominated for a for Best Alternative Album.
Following the success of the album, The Shins left their longtime label, for Mercer's own label, Aural Apothecary. Hiatus and one-man band (2008–13). The Shins performing in 2012.Having worked on The Shins for nearly a decade, Mercer felt exhausted and ready to quit the band. 'Mainly I was tired of being right in the middle and everything sort of revolving around me, including the friendship dynamics-slash-bandmate dynamics and the creative aspect,' Mercer explained in 2012.
Noting that the band had never been bigger, some aspects of the limelight made him uncomfortable. Mercer was approached by Brian Burton around this same period regarding a possible collaboration on a new project, which became.
Enjoying the fresh approach with Broken Bells in regard to meeting new musicians, Mercer desired to continue that feeling. Mercer parted ways with longtime bandmates Dave Hernandez, Marty Crandall and Jesse Sandoval, terming it 'an aesthetic decision'.
Sandoval instead told The Portland Mercury he was 'unequivocally fired' from the group. Mercer would later relate that his decision was 'tremendously difficult', but instead wished to view it as a new phase.Working with Burton on Broken Bells helped Mercer overcome fears of collaboration, which in turn influenced the rotating 'cast of characters' that grouped together around him to record, which became the Shins' fourth album upon its March 2012 release. Mercer returned to The Shins as the only original member. 'I always loved these auteurs who presented themselves as bands,' Mercer later explained, referencing and as examples, which led to him feeling as though he could pursue something similar, allowing the concept of The Shins to carry on.
Producer Greg Kurstin had a particular influence on Port of Morrow, encouraging Mercer to experiment in the studio. Mercer began touring with an all new backing band, including fellow songwriters Jessica Dobson and, Modest Mouse drummer Joe Plummer, and Yuuki Matthews from the Crystal Skulls. Port of Morrow debuted at number three on US charts, and lead single ' represented the band's best chart performance, peaking within the top 10 on the chart. Recent events (2014–present) In 2014, The Shins recorded and released a new song, 'So Now What', for the soundtrack of (directed by Zach Braff of Garden State).
Mercer noted to Billboard that he was immensely proud of how the track came out: 'I think it's one of the best things I've ever done.' That November, a reissue of Flake Music's first album, was released.In 2016, the group recorded a cover of ' ' for the show. During this time, Mercer was at work on the band's fifth album, which he felt was closer in sound to the Shins' earlier work than Port of Morrow: 'I made a concerted effort on certain songs to fit the palette, to use the palette that I've used historically for the band.' The group announced their new album, in January; it was released on March 10, 2017.
In January 2018, they released, an album which reimagined their previous album Heartworms.Former bandmember Swift died on July 3, 2018. He was admitted to the hospital in June for hepatitis. Musical style and influences Mercer described the Shins as a ' project' from the beginning. The group were inspired by any and all music that they discovered. 'Everything we listen to.
makes its way in somehow, but we've been inspired by a bunch of bands who basically just keep reinventing the same thing,' said Mercer. The group received comparisons to the 'pop revivalists' at the Elephant 6 Recording Collective early in their career, such as, whilst Mercer's vivid, often surrealist lyrics and infectious melodies drew comparisons to the songwriting style of from. Credited the band with bringing 'the pop traditions of 1960s pop bands—groups like, and —to a new generation of music fans.' . ^ Sodomsky, Sam (January 5, 2017).
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