The Shins "Chutes Too Narrow" (20th Anniversary) 2023-06-16 their inventive style of songwriting

their inventive style of songwriting with progressive passages intertwined with a steady foundation of heavy rock followed accordingly - all accompanied by the expressive and wistful vocals of Tommy Alexandersson

Sonically the songs are an homage to 60s influenced rock and roll

coupled with a split EP with Canada's Serration

CaliforniaSoundboard from the December 10

But this being a Dave Hause album also means there’s much more to it than that

The Shins "Chutes Too Narrow" (20th Anniversary) 2023-06-16 their inventive style of songwritingThis 2023 edition of The Shins's beloved second album, Chutes Too Narrow, celebrates the album's 20th anniversary with a fresh remaster by Adam Ayan, supervised by band leader James Mercer, and lovely new packaging for the vinyl. Chutes Too Narrow was recorded in James' basement home studio, with later mixing assistance from Phil Ek (Built to Spill, Modest Mouse, David Cross, Les Savy Fav, etc.). And, with 10 songs, clocking in at just over 30