2020. 2. 24. 03:57ㆍ카테고리 없음
This is bound to be a really divisive album – I’m inclined to agree with you to some extent that it’s a shift further towards the mainstream, although that doesn’t mean it’s as bad as you make out. If you’re looking for the band that made ‘Oh, Inverted World’, then this isn’t it; That was an album for young folk all full of energy and a passionate desire to be weird and different, whereas Mercer’s been moving towards a more middle-aged world of simpler, more accessible melodies, structures and styles.
Port Of Morrow The Shins Rarity 2017
If you look at it from that perspective, it’s still a cracking bunch of songs. I agree that some of the lyrics are pretty cringeworthy, and for me that’s the real disappointment of this album, but the melodies, production and musical textures on the album are stunning. I love ‘The Rifle’s Spiral’, ‘Bait and Switch’ and ‘Simple Song’, but there’s hidden gems too – ’40 Mark Strasse’ and ‘Port of Morrow’ are both gorgeously atmospheric.Also slightly confused by the tracklisting you’re using – the version I have starts with The Rifle’s Spiral and ends with Port of Morrow, with September in the middle I’m pretty sure that’s the official UK version, so I’m not what you have!Great review though – it’s certainly got me thinking a bit more about the album!. I’m interested to see if the author’s gone back to this album. I initially came to a similar conclusion having listened to it a couple of times.However, I’ve been giving it more spins this week and it’s really growing on me.
The Shins 2018
I agree about the throwaway It’s Only Life and For a Fool – the latter sounds like Will Young album filler, frankly. And I’m not that keen on the Costello-aping vocals of Fall of 82, and No Way Down is pretty forgetful.But The Rifle’s Spiral and Bait & Switch are really something – both are excellent in my opinion and would fit nicely into Wincing and are stronger songs than some on that album.