Every year great bands are created and exist in relatively under the radar, which sadly often leads to an early demise. It’s a sad truth but it must happen for other bands to thrive. In 2006 The Shins were one of these bands that only the hardcore music geeks knew about. Enter Zach Braff’s love letter to New Jersey, “Garden State”,Which featured two songs from the band’s debut album, “Oh Inverted World”. After the debut of the movie The Shins were boosted into the eye of popular indie music. It’s a shame that professional musicians almost have to get lucky to make it in the industry, however it’s great that this system has given us The Shins.
The bright tones of oh inverted world are what set it apart from the other albums that would be considered indie or alternative. While listening to the fluorescent whistles and guitar tones of songs like “Caring is Creepy” its almost as if a feeling of euphoria created amongst whatever mood you’re in. “Inverted World” is more than just another group of alternative songs, it’s more like a journey through a dream world that The Shins created when they released the album. The fanciful words of front man James Mercer speak to situations that many can relate to in the terms of love and loss, and is written in such a manner that one cant help but empathize with.
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