Released 25 years ago this June
Oh, Inverted World
The Shins · 2001
37 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · indie pop · indie rock
A melodic blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of early 2000s indie rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- introspective reflections on youth
- for afternoon strolls
- melodic hooks that linger
- engaging sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Oh, Inverted World is The Shins' debut album, released in 2001 when they were still largely unknown. This record marked their entry into the indie rock scene, paving the way for their subsequent rise to fame with a unique sound that combined folk rock and pop sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Caring Is Creepy 3:20
- 2 One by One All Day 4:08
- 3 Weird Divide 1:58
- 4 Know Your Onion! 2:29
- 5 Girl Inform Me 2:20
- 6 New Slang 3:51
- 7 The Celibate Life 1:50
- 8 Girl on the Wing 2:50
- 9 Your Algebra 2:23
- 10 Pressed in a Book 2:55
- 11 The Past and Pending 5:22
- 12 Sphagnum Esplanade 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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