(December 2022) Episode 461 is THE SHINS. They are a textbook representation of the duality of 2000s indie rock: songs melodic enough to be enjoyable, yet delivered in a twee manner that makes them not so enjoyable. By the 2010s, their music becomes burdened by the application of lush over-production typical of the era.
Favorite album: Oh, Inverted World
Favorite song: New Slang
Compared to expectations: ↓
Recommendation: only the first album has any semblance of charm
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