The Shins new album, Wincing The Night Away, just isn’t as good as it’s predecessor, Chutes Too Narrow. As you might recall, I LOVED Chutes Too Narrow. I loved it so much that I told all my friends and neighbors about it. I played it for my parents’ dog and for my brother (who thought it sounded just like Cake). I won’t be telling anyone about their new album except to say that it isn’t as good as their old one.
With the mass popularity brought upon by the Shins’ music becoming a subplot in the cult hit, Garden State, I expected something great. But I guess most things that become popular cease to be great, so this should come as no surprise.
Below is the video for the first single off their new album:
Whoa, I can’t believe my eyes here.
Okay, the first half of the album is amazing (Austrailia being my favorite) but come on, Wincing the Night Away is ace, you have to admit.