Album: Wincing the Night Away by The Shins (2007)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Album

Description: Wincing the Night Away is an album by indie rock group The Shins. It was released by Sub Pop Records on January 23, 2007. It is the band's third album, and the final under their contract with Sub Pop. The album was recorded in James Mercer's basement studio, Phil Ek’s home in Seattle, and in Oregon City with veteran producer Joe Chiccarelli (Frank Zappa, Oingo Boingo).

Artist Background: The Shins are an American indie rock band from Albuquerque, New Mexico, formed in 1996. The band consists of James Mercer (vocals, guitar), Joe Plummer (drums), Jessica Dobson (guitar), Yuuki Matthews (bass) and Richard Swift (keyboards). The band is currently based in Portland, Oregon. The Shins began in 1997 in Albuquerque, New Mexico as a side project for singer-songwriter James Mercer, whose primary band was Flake Music. Mercer had formed Flake Music in 1992 with Neal Langford on guitar, ... Part of the New Mexico, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Broken Bells, Death Cab for Cutie, Spoon, The New Pornographers

Music Scene: Part of the New Mexico, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album, Columbia

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Wincing the Night Away is an album by indie rock group The Shins. It was released by Sub Pop Records on January 23, 2007. It is the band's third album, and the final under their contract with Sub Pop. The album was recorded in James Mercer's basement studio, Phil Ek’s home in Seattle, and in Oregon City with veteran producer Joe Chiccarelli (Frank Zappa, Oingo Boingo).

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