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* LesYay: According to James Mercer, "Phantom Limb" is about a young lesbian couple dealing with the prejudices of the small town they live in.



-->Just a glimpse of an ankle and I
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-->-- '''Creator/NataliePortman''', in praise of the The Shins' 'New Slang' in ''Film/GardenState''

The Shins are an American indie rock band led by singer, songwriter and guitarist James Mercer, who is the band's only consistent member. Originally rising to fame with Mercer, keyboardist Martin Crandall, bassist Dave Hernandez, and drummer Jesse Sandoval, this lineup fell apart in 2009, and there have been few consistent members since. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock and folk. The Shins were formed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but are now based in Portland, Oregon. Their latest album, ''Heartworms'', was released in March 2017.

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-->-- '''Creator/NataliePortman''', '''Sam''' (played by Creator/NataliePortman), in praise of the The Shins' 'New Slang' "New Slang" in ''Film/GardenState''

The Shins are an American indie rock band formed in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1996, and now based in Portland, Oregon. The band's sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock and folk.

The band is
led by singer, songwriter and guitarist James Mercer, who is the band's has been its only consistent member. Originally rising to fame with Mercer, Mercer alongside keyboardist Martin Crandall, bassist Dave Hernandez, and drummer Jesse Sandoval, this lineup fell apart in 2009, and there have been few consistent members since. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock and folk. The Shins since.

Although their first two albums
were formed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but are now based in Portland, Oregon. released to critical and commercial success, many credit the film ''Film/GardenState''[='=]s use of "New Slang" with bringing the band to mainstream attention. (A second song from the same album, "Caring Is Creepy", also appears on the film's soundtrack.)

Their latest album, ''Heartworms'', was released in March 2017.

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* AlbumTitleDrop: Oh, Inverted World and Chutes Too Narrow are named for lyrics in "One By One All Day" and "Young Pilgrims" respectively.
* BreakupSong: Quite a few of them.
* GrowingUpSucks: One interpretation of "New Slang."
* IAmTheBand: James Mercer. It's gotten to the point where [[Website/TheOnion The A.V. Club]] calls the band "James Mercer and friends" instead of "The Shins".

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* AlbumTitleDrop: Oh, ''Oh, Inverted World World'' and Chutes ''Chutes Too Narrow Narrow'' are named for lyrics in "One By One All Day" and "Young Pilgrims" Pilgrims", respectively.
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* GrowingUpSucks: One interpretation of "New Slang."
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* IAmTheBand: James Mercer. It's gotten It got to the point where [[Website/TheOnion The A.V. Club]] calls called the band "James Mercer and friends" instead of "The Shins".
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** Perhaps [[UpToEleven the greatest example]] is "Australia". Perhaps the most upbeat and cheery sounding song on ''Wincing the Night Away'' belies lyrics that befit a DespairEventHorizon.

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** Perhaps [[UpToEleven the greatest example]] example is "Australia". Perhaps the most upbeat and cheery sounding song on ''Wincing the Night Away'' belies lyrics that befit a DespairEventHorizon.
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* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: Usually between 1 and 3, but "So Says I" might make it as high as 5.
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** ''Simple Song:'' The song is a man reminiscing about his childhood sweetheart. The video is three adult simblings attending their father's funeral.

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** ''Simple Song:'' The song is a man reminiscing about his childhood sweetheart. The video is three adult simblings siblings attending their father's funeral.
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* LyricsVideoMismatch: Another staple of their style. For example:
** ''The Rifle's Spiral:'' The song is about a suicide bomber. The video is a stop-motion animation of a magician protecting a rabbit from a NebulousEvilOrganisation.
** ''Simple Song:'' The song is a man reminiscing about his childhood sweetheart. The video is three adult simblings attending their father's funeral.
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The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter and guitarist James Mercer; guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez; Eric Johnson of FruitBats; drummer Joe Plummer, and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock and folk. The Shins were formed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but are now based in Portland, Oregon. Their latest album, ''Heartworms'', was released in March 2017.

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The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising led by singer, songwriter and guitarist James Mercer; guitarist/bassist Mercer, who is the band's only consistent member. Originally rising to fame with Mercer, keyboardist Martin Crandall, bassist Dave Hernandez; Eric Johnson of FruitBats; Hernandez, and drummer Joe Plummer, Jesse Sandoval, this lineup fell apart in 2009, and bassist Ron Lewis.there have been few consistent members since. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock and folk. The Shins were formed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but are now based in Portland, Oregon. Their latest album, ''Heartworms'', was released in March 2017.
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** Perhaps [[UpToEleven the greatest example]] is Australia. Perhaps the most upbeat and cheery sounding song on ''Wincing the Night Away'' belies lyrics that befit a DespairEventHorizon.

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** Perhaps [[UpToEleven the greatest example]] is Australia."Australia". Perhaps the most upbeat and cheery sounding song on ''Wincing the Night Away'' belies lyrics that befit a DespairEventHorizon.

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