Shins Chutes Too Narrow Loser Edition

The Shins - Chutes Too Narrow Loser Edition (LP - Indie Exclusive)

Details:

• Format: Sub Pop 'Loser' Edition Transparent Sun Yellow Vinyl
• Packaging: Housed in a Die-cut tri-fold jacket with custom dust sleeve.
• Remastering: Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering, under supervision from band leader James Mercer.

Overview:
This exclusive 2023 edition of The Shins' iconic album, "Chutes Too Narrow," is an ode to its 20th-anniversary celebration. Given a fresh breath of life with a meticulous remaster, it harks back to an era of indie rock that left an indelible mark on music history. With James Mercer leading the charge, this album is a testament to The Shins' timeless relevance.

Background:
Post the immense success of their debut, "Oh, Inverted World," The Shins underwent a series of changes. The movement from Albuquerque to Portland and the introduction of Dave Hernandez marked a new chapter for the band. "Chutes Too Narrow" is a product of this evolution, recorded intimately in Mercer's basement. Phil Ek's mixing touch further adds a layer of sonic richness to the album.

Reception:
When it was originally released in 2003, "Chutes Too Narrow" took the music world by storm. Garnering accolades from the likes of Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, it was hailed as a modern classic. Its subsequent recognition on numerous best-of-the-decade lists solidifies its place as a seminal record of the 2000s.

Tracklist:

1. Kissing the Lipless
2. Mine's Not a High Horse
3. So Says I
4. Young Pilgrims
5. Saint Simon
6. Fighting in a Sack
7. Pink Bullets
8. Turn a Square
9. Gone for Good
10. Those to Come