Heartworms
The Shins · 2017
41 min · 11 tracks · folk rock · indie pop · indie rock
A vibrant fusion of indie pop melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective lyrics with lush instrumentation
- for afternoon daydreaming
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 10, 2017, 'Heartworms' is The Shins' fifth studio album, arriving six years after their previous release, 'Port of Morrow.' This album marked a return for frontman James Mercer to a more experimental sound, showcasing his evolution as a songwriter while navigating personal changes within the band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Fear (flipped) 4:41
- 2 So Now What (flipped) 4:18
- 3 Heartworms (flipped) 3:09
- 4 Dead Alive (flipped) 4:34
- 5 Half a Million (flipped) 3:26
- 6 Rubber Ballz (flipped) 3:29
- 7 Mildenhall (flipped) 4:17
- 8 Fantasy Island (flipped) 3:26
- 9 Cherry Hearts (flipped) 2:51
- 10 Painting a Hole (flipped) 3:10
- 11 Name for You (flipped) 4:00
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