14 Mar 2017

I wholeheartedly agree with your review here. Sacking the rest of the band was the worst thing for The Shins, James Mercer is now riding on his melodic abilities - but it just doesn't make a great album. Those early albums are some of my favourite of all time but this newer stuff just isn't as good.

15 Aug 2016

True, there will surely be at least one track per album worth a listen, would make a decent compilation

19 Jun 2016

A big RHCP fan, I think 7 is very kind - but you've got it bang on, Klinghoffer is ok being quiet but the band need Frusciante to drive them forward!

11 Jan 2016

Damn. How haunting does this sound now? Listened again on my walk to work this morning.

9 Nov 2015

I was pleasantly surprised by the album. The more i listened the more i found little nuggets of sad poetry or intimate joy.

10 Dec 2014

It can definitely be argued that way, no doubt about it. I feel like he has all the musical grounding and excellence for the pair but her charisma is also key.