It all started with Oh, Inverted World–the name of the very first album release in 2001 by a band called the Shins. Songs like “Caring is Creepy” and “New Slang” (especially) are what defined the band’s success and helped re-emerge Sub Pop Records as being one of the leading labels in the indie world of music. “New Slang” was also featured in Zach Braff’s film Garden State in 2004, which led the Shins to extreme commercial success.
Three albums have been released by the band since then, including another that is soon-to-be-released called Heartworms–one that singer James Mercer thinks that loyal fans will love and appreciate. The single off the album called “Name for You” has already been released. It’s a poppy track with an 80’s tinge, is very on-trend with their latest albums Wincing the Night Away and Port of Morrow, compared to their earlier discography that’s a bit grittier and edgier, as heard on songs like “Kissing the Lipless” and “Those to Come.”
James Mercer is the only original member of the Shins left, but the soul of the band’s prime sound still remains. He’s managed to weave the band’s fearless indie-rock side with something a bit more adventurous on the realm of pop-rock, which Mercer considers some of his strongest songwriting.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival at Prospect Park Bandshell
6/15
7 p.m.
$40
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