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was recorded in the basement of James Mercer's former home, located in a particularly rough neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. Although recording in the basement was less than pleasant, the band found it "cheaper than a real studio", with Mercer noting that "it only costs sixty bucks to buy deadbolts
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felt the record was a disappointment in contrast to its "near-perfect" predecessor, but did speak positively when comparing: " does share its intelligence and concision, as well as its remarkable ability to make kicky pop-rock sound both simple and complex, retro and modern." In contrast,
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in 2003. Having cut ties with a bad relationship and a bad job, Mercer felt his songwriting reflected a broader perspective as a result. During the recording process, keyboardist Marty Crandall and his girlfriend,
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gave the record four stars, with reviewer Barry Walters commenting, "It must mean something that the freshest indie rock boasts tunes more substantial than what is sold in the mainstream."
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for the doors." Near the end of the recording process, the band was robbed of the computer they recorded on. "So the master files are now in some crack addict's basement," Mercer told
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opined that "downbeat self-deprecation" permeates the recording, he wrote that "there's a certain small-town romance vibe throughout, they're not averse to surprises."
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wrote that the album "sears through the essence of what makes this band special, the brave voice and ebullient delivery of singer-songwriter-guitarist James Mercer."
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called his girlfriend a week later, and Sewell went on to win third prize on America's Next Top Model, wearing "three different Shins T-shirts" on the program.
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a "sly, restless album that includes a cryptic protest song—full of sugary harmonies and disconcerting slogans—and a dreamy meditation on ontogeny."
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called Mercer "a gifted melodist with an arranger's knack for psychedelicizing simple structures and a folkie's fondness for acoustic strum."
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felt it "a better record than the Shins' first—a sonically bolder production with fewer effects and more hooks per square inch than a
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wrote that "You don't expect progression from such evident classicists, but there's a new clarity, poise and refinement."
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shattered expectations, a meticulously sequenced, stripped-down collection of indie pop gems encompassing endless
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The album also included violin parts on "Saint Simon", played by Annemarie Ruljancich, and was nominated for a
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with just the record you'd want: production a bit bigger and songs more adventurous but no less indelible."
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also departs from the band's previous keyboard-driven sound and shifts towards more emphasis on guitars.
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Heath, Chris (November 13, 2003). "New Faces - The Shins: Quiet Indie Rockers Date Models, Get Robbed".
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wrote that the band "satisfy largely by serving up more of what made their debut so good", and
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is also a powerful testament to pop music's capacity for depth, beauty and expressiveness."
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designated it "Best New Music", summarizing that "Not simply an excellent album,
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appeared on numerous music critics' and publications' end-of-year albums lists.
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felt similarly: "Their second album is equally charming and more consistent."
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and the band themselves, the album was released on October 21, 2003, through
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was met with critical acclaim upon its October 2003 release. Matt LeMay of
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placed the record at number seven on their year-end list, writing that "
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features cleaner production standards than The Shins' "lo-fi" debut
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placed the record at number three on their respective list, while
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is "a study in old-school pop songwriting, full of Sixties-style
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Zac Crain compared their style to their "fellow travelers the
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Following the record's completion, the album was mixed at
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also placed the album at number seven on their list, and
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in Seattle and mastered at The Lodge in New York City.
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Kevin Suggs – pedal steel guitar on "Gone for Good"
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Studio album
The Shins
Avast! Studios
Genre
Indie rock
indie pop
indie folk
Label
Sub Pop
Producer
Phil Ek
The Shins
Oh, Inverted World
Wincing the Night Away
Singles
So Says I
Fighting in a Sack
rock
The Shins
Phil Ek
Sub Pop
Metacritic
Nielsen SoundScan
Oh, Inverted World
Phil Ek
Built to Spill
Modest Mouse
Grammy Award
Best Recording Package

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