| Although it took them a while to
grab the World’s attention The Shins’ gentle pastoral pop has now earned
them an enviable position as one of the most revered and talked about
new bands of the moment. With flourishes of psychedelic atmospherics,
beautiful harmonies and intensely personal and often bizarre lyrics
their first album became a word of mouth success and now has the status
of an indie classic. Their songs resonate with bittersweet emotion along
with an often odd or unsettling atmosphere. For sure, The Shins are as
unique a band as you will come across in a long time.
The Bluegrass Tribute to the Shins reinterprets
the band’s progressive pop sound, giving their songs a refreshingly
rural twist. The Shins’ melodies and harmonies lend themselves perfectly
to these beautifully crafted, countrified covers. Banjo, mandolin, and
acoustic guitar combine to enhance the Shins’ organic spirit. James
Mercer’s lyrics are given new life when they are belted out with a
distinctly bluegrass passion. This album gives a discernible new flavor
to old favorites. |
