Chutes Too Narrow
The Shins · 2003
33 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · indie pop · indie rock
A vibrant tapestry of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics wrapped in shimmering indie pop soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective melodies for daydreaming
- melodic hooks that linger
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long, sprawling compositions
- prefer heavy, aggressive sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 21, 2003, 'Chutes Too Narrow' was The Shins' sophomore album, following their critically acclaimed debut 'Oh, Inverted World'. This album solidified their place in the indie rock scene, showcasing a maturation in songwriting and production while building on the success of their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kissing the Lipless 3:19
- 2 Mine’s Not a High Horse 3:20
- 3 So Says I 2:48
- 4 Young Pilgrims 2:47
- 5 Saint Simon 4:25
- 6 Fighting in a Sack 2:26
- 7 Pink Bullets 3:53
- 8 Turn a Square 3:11
- 9 Gone for Good 3:13
- 10 Those to Come 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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