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Oh, Inverted World

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by: The Shins

Release Date January 21, 2005
The Shins make great pop music. All of the songs on this album have a bright, catchy appeal. They are laid back but refreshingly original. My particular stand-out tracks are Caring is Creepy, Know Yr Onion!, New Slang, Girl on the Wing and Pressed in a Book. The only one I skip is the befuddling Your Algebra.

As well as the quality music, James Mercer's lyrics are a delight in themselves. Lines like 'a luscious mix of words and tricks' or 'no icicles stuck in my hide' show what an inventive lyricist he is. A pity you cannot always discern the words in the songs, but the CD jacket has them printed.

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Oh Inverted World

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by: Shins

Release Date August 16, 2004
The Shins make great pop music. All of the songs on this album have a bright, catchy appeal. They are laid back but refreshingly original. My particular stand-out tracks are Caring is Creepy, Know Yr Onion!, New Slang, Girl on the Wing and Pressed in a Book. The only one I skip is the befuddling Your Algebra.

As well as the quality music, James Mercer's lyrics are a delight in themselves. Lines like 'a luscious mix of words and tricks' or 'no icicles stuck in my hide' show what an inventive lyricist he is. A pity you cannot always discern the words in the songs, but the CD jacket has them printed.

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Oh Inverted World [VINYL]

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by: Shins

Release Date June 24, 2002
The Shins make great pop music. All of the songs on this album have a bright, catchy appeal. They are laid back but refreshingly original. My particular stand-out tracks are Caring is Creepy, Know Yr Onion!, New Slang, Girl on the Wing and Pressed in a Book. The only one I skip is the befuddling Your Algebra.

As well as the quality music, James Mercer's lyrics are a delight in themselves. Lines like 'a luscious mix of words and tricks' or 'no icicles stuck in my hide' show what an inventive lyricist he is. A pity you cannot always discern the words in the songs, but the CD jacket has them printed.

Chutes Too Narrow is the more accessable album so you may want to start your Shins experience there, but this is still amazing and well ... Read More:

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The Trip Created by Snow Patrol

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by: Various Artists

Release Date November 01, 2004
I've always been a believer that when it comes to music, quality is far more important than genre - and this album is a SUPER-FINE illustration of that point! I harbour no shame in saying that there are tracks on this album from genres that were, beforehand completely alien to me - and that I sadly might not of had the chance to appreciate had it not been for this album!

it's richness and diversity of styles is truly something to behold by any person who considers them self a fan of music, and also makes it an album extremely hard to get tired of hearing!

Gary's unique and clearly varied taste on this album illustrates an in-depth understanding of music very rarely shown on mix albums of this type. Buyers may look forward ... Read More: