The Shins - New album details

Timis · **Posted:** Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:15 pm

According to Billboard.com, the Shins have completed their third album Wincing the Night Away. The album is expected to hit stores this January, though it was originally due out this Summer. Frontman James Mercer told Billboard:

"It would have been great to have released this a year ago, but the benefits [of waiting] are big. I'm constantly reminded of how much better the project gets as new discoveries are made. That only happens through taking your time and being able to approach it with some new perspective."

The band also noted that they'll hold off on touring until the release of Wincing the Night Away.

Z · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:38 pm **Posts:** 7979

what exactly is the benefit of waiting until january to release an album? how's that working out for the strokes right now?

early-year releases constantly get left off year-end best-of lists and, thus, lose out on an extra boost of sales. i don't understand how this could pay off.

HaqDiesel · **Posted:** Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:22 pm

Z Wrote:

what exactly is the benefit of waiting until january to release an album? how's that working out for the strokes right now?

early-year releases constantly get left off year-end best-of lists and, thus, lose out on an extra boost of sales. i don't understand how this could pay off.

i guess i'm glad that they're thinking about making the album better as opposed to what will "pay off."

Z · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:38 pm **Posts:** 7979

HaqDiesel Wrote:

i guess i'm glad that they're thinking about making the album better as opposed to what will "pay off."

but...

Timis Wrote:

According to Billboard.com, the Shins have completed their third album Wincing the Night Away.

this had me under the impression that they'd completed the album - recording, mixing, mastering, artwork, etc. so... why the wait? i mean, i know it takes a few months to go from completion to leak to release, but 5+ months and then to release it in january? i don't get it.

al pastor · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2005 3:05 pm **Posts:** 86

i don't think they meant there's a benefit as far as marketing or selling the record. i think he means the benefits are on the artistic side. Mostly just sounds like he's trying to find the bright side of the fact that he's just a slow songwriter.

HaqDiesel · **Posted:** Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:30 pm

yeah, that is confusing. especially because he said: "I'm constantly reminded of how much better the project gets as new discoveries are made." how does a finished album get better?

maybe "completed" just means recording, not production, etc? if only we knew someone at billboard...

HaqDiesel · **Posted:** Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:32 pm

ah...

Quote:

Save for a handful of backing vocals, the set is completely finished and will be mixed in the coming weeks in Portland, Ore.

...

"I was just talking to some of the people at Sub Pop who were listening to the rough mixes..."

Timis · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:59 pm

UPDATE:

The Shins have announced the official release date for their follow-up to Chutes Too Narrow. The forthcoming release Wincing the Night Away will be released January 23th. The first single "Phantom Limb" will be available on iTunes and CD next month and as a 7" in December.

The album's tracklisting:

1. Sleeping Lessons
2. Australia
3. Pam Berry
4. Phantom Limb
5. Sea Legs
6. Red Rabbits
7. Turn on Me
8. Black Wave
9. Spilt Needles
10. Girl Sailor
11. A Comet Appears

mutty · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:33 pm

This album title makes me wince.

neuroboy · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:38 am

needs more reverb. . .

deenalikesfood · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:46 am

January is stupid. If it is done now, release it now. It will be leaked by then and anyone who really wants will have heard half of it. Also, January is always the slowest month in retail due to "oh my god I can't believe my credit card bill after Christmas" syndrome.

I agree it will be forgotten--look at January or February posts--of much of this is no longer on our list or even on our mind?

paladisiac · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:34 am

deenalikesfood Wrote:

January is stupid. If it is done now, release it now. It will be leaked by then and anyone who really wants will have heard half of it. Also, January is always the slowest month in retail due to "oh my god I can't believe my credit card bill after Christmas" syndrome.

I agree it will be forgotten--look at January or February posts--of much of this is no longer on our list or even on our mind?

not necessarily the slowest month. january is also "i'm off xmas vacation and i have these [music store name here] gift cards to spend."

Sex, Drugs, and Dave · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:50 am

if its good, the fans will want it.

iron_and_beer · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 11:38 am

mutty Wrote:

This album title makes me wince.

Every time I see this title, I think it's a Chumbawumba reference...and not in a good way

FT · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:34 pm

The first one to SNDSPCPLSKTHX will become the stuff of legend.

Z · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:38 pm **Posts:** 7979

FT Wrote:

The first one to SNDSPCPLSKTHX will become the stuff of legend.

unless it fucking sucks...

Cap'n Squirrgle · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:56 pm

Z Wrote:

FT Wrote:

The first one to SNDSPCPLSKTHX will become the stuff of legend.

unless it fucking sucks...

No no... I for one will still applaud the effort. It's the thought that counts.

Unless it REALLY sucks.

Timis · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:42 am

it leaked...buts its 128k...WTF

should i get it?

Dalen · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:51 am

yeah i grabbed it yesterday but it was 128 for chrissakes. deleted.

192 or higher. it'll pop up soon.

Sex, Drugs, and Dave · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:56 am

dammit, don't sub pop interns know how to change the bitrate properly...

Timis · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:43 am

people who rip in 128k must die
people who release streams of albums must die....

arggg

i am still going to check it out - i cant wait

FT · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:12 pm

Well, after one listen, I'm VERY disappointed. There are a few good songs, but overall, this is nowhere near as great as their first two albums.

Still, that doesn't diminish the greatness of Timis for getting this to us way before anyone else!

Maybe it will eventually be a grower, but right now, it's more of a groaner.

Cap'n Squirrgle · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:20 pm

dammit bob.

FT · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:49 pm

Cap'n Squirrgle Wrote:

dammit bob.

Not to worry, Ky. I'm probably wrong. That's usually the case.

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