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Oh, Inverted World

The ShinsMP3 Music
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (287 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: November 8, 2005
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This is simply a great Indie Rock/Pop album from a band that will be making wavs. C. Boros  |  42 reviewers made a similar statement
This is one of the best albums I've heard in a very very long time. Jack Barrett  |  47 reviewers made a similar statement
Other songs are very much Beatles and with the lower register of the vocals used it sounds great too. Arnout Koeneman  |  21 reviewers made a similar statement
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118 of 140 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great album--all the way through October 1, 2001
Format:Audio CD
The Shins have managed to combine the best in pop sounds with everything from acoustic ballads, psychedelic sounds and pure rockers. While they maintain strong melodies and pop influence, there is still a hint of experimental sounds throughout this album-whether it's from odd keyboard approaches or wacky lyrics, the Shins have created an album that cannot be compared to anything but the Shins.

For a debut release, it's nice to see a band being a band and not following current trends. This could very easily be one of the finest new bands I have discovered. No song runs over four minutes and not one track on this albums needs skipping past-they all work on all sorts of levels.

The album's opening song, "Caring is Spooky" has such a great feeling to it. "Know Your Onion" is a great teenage rebel type song-talking about a "pimple and angry" kind of guy. The album's single "New Slang" is possibly one of the best acoustic songs I've ever heard-even though there is a great but simple electric guitar section too. And we cannot forget "Girl On The Wing"-easily the best song on the album. It rocks, has an interesting type of time signature, and a great, corky keyboard background.

This is simply a great Indie Rock/Pop album from a band that will be making wavs. It will be interesting to see where they go next. Give it a try.

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172 of 207 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Like Flexeril 20 mg TID baby January 11, 2004
Format:Audio CD
This is not music that can be analyzed intellectually. Or, perhaps I should say it is not music that can be analyzed intellectually by someone with my intellectual limitations. But some great albums owe their greatness to their lyrics, some to the musicianship on display. This album is a great album because of its feel. The vibe. This album has a certain feel to it that is consistent from the first note to the last. And it's an irresistible one. The best analogy would be watching the Teletubbies on four quaaludes, outside in a Jacuzzi on a crisp mid-autumn day amidst the blossoming juniper trees while sipping a strawberry/banana Tanqueray smoothie. I hope that captures it. I hear their next album is more eclectic but not as satisfying, I don't know, I haven't heard it yet. Uncle Stu loves you. Buy this album! Peace.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "lucked out, found my favorite record..." November 14, 2001
Format:Audio CD
...well, maybe not my all-time *favorite* record, but I had to use a quote from the album for the review title...

I bought this thing having heard only one song, once, on the radio. Impulse buys are fun. I really lucked out this time. "Oh, Inverted World" is a great album. On the first listen, it's really good, and it improves over time.

I am not the type of person who plays an album twice in a row, or even once every day; I usually wait a few days between listens, not wanting to over-play an album to death. But this one's different. I can't get enough of it. And on every listen, I discover new things: new hooks, cool rhythm stuff, weird little sounds in the background. The songs are the kind that work themselves into your brain and rattle around in there for (literally) several days, and you don't mind at all. They are all standout tracks, except one or two, and even those are still very good songs.

The lyrics are unique, and good. The first couple times, the writing style comes across as quite strange. But once you get used to the style, you start to really like it, and it's so much fun to gradually puzzle out what he's talking about. I still don't understand the meaning of all the songs, so there's another reason to keep playing the record...

I wish this band had more releases, I would buy them immediately. I also wish I had the chance to see them live with Modest Mouse or Preston School of Industry, like some other reviewers, but in Australia that's not likely. I'll have to be content with playing "Oh, Inverted World" over and over again. And that is fine by me, really.

In conclusion: get it, get it, get it. Try, if you can, to find the enhanced version with "Sphagnum Esplanade" and the video for "New Slang"; but even without those, it would be a great album. So go and buy it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Debut
I think The Shins are one of those wonderful indie gems. Despite having only released four albums they've managed to improve and make a name for themselves with every release. Read more
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I bought this album because it was highly-rated. I like some of the songs but the album is mediocre to me. I would imagine that Shins fan would disagree. Read more
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Published 3 months ago by Suzzane D. Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Condition, Excellent Music
Purchased for my daughter for Christmas. She loves this band and is looking for other similar albums. The record was in excellent condition and was shipped quickly.
Published 4 months ago by Kristen J Walls-Rivas
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
Packaging was good and the album was brand new. Great product and I would recommend purchasing from this company again.
Published 4 months ago by Tom
1.0 out of 5 stars It was supposed to be a BLUE Lp but they sent a Black one
I chose this item because the music is incredible but i was looking for the blue LP....and based on another reviewer, i purchased it because they stated on the Amazon. Read more
Published 4 months ago by JustMe
5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit in my CD collection
But James Mercer truly rules! Again, a great CD and all songs seem to hit my moods of the moment!
Published 5 months ago by Brian H. Beims
5.0 out of 5 stars Vinyl sounds great
I've gradually started building up a collection of albums I love on vinyl. I don't want to end up with 1000's of records so my criteria is to only buy those albums on which I love... Read more
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I know this album is a few years old but I just recently got it and it is one of the best albums I've heard in years. Read more
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