The Shins

RIYL: Broken Bells, Edward Sharpe

The Shins are like a comfort-food band: always reliable to play for any audience or mood. And while I'm always down for that, I get a lil' tired of listening to them after a few tracks, but I'm picky and prefer faster-paced music so that's just me.

My all time favorite: Australia



How happy and soothing is that. Very Edward Sharpe-esque. However I have pretty much 0.00 idea what the lyrics are supposed to mean:

A dual tone under wall
The selfless fool who hoped he'd save us all
He never dreamt of such sterile hands,
You keep them folded in your lap,
Or raise them up to beg for scraps,
You know, he's holding you down,
With the tips of his fingers just the same,
Will you be pulled from the ocean,
But just a minute too late,
Or changed by a potion,
And find a handsome young mate,
For you to love.


The man is oppressing us? Love is cruel? There's a big man with fingers? I don't know!

Here are some more of my faves:



"The Simple Song" Aptly named. Still catchy and nice though.







Okay, and I'm pretty sure this one came directly off of a Broken Bells Album:



In conclusion, an easy listen, but nonetheless, enjoyable.