10. The Shins: New Slang
"New Slang" is from the Shins' 2001 debut, Oh, Inverted World. Full of guitars, including two tremelo solos, and hurt, stung lyrics, delivered in rapid fire by singer James Mercer, this is a pretty affecting cut. Tourmates with Modest Mouse and Red House Painters, the band shows some influence from both, as well as mid-60's derived psychedelia touching on the familiar obssessive names of the era: Syd Barrett, Brian Wilson, Arthur Lee. The Shins, from New Mexico, represent the state of current lo-fi; a little more polished than the earlier bands, a little more retro.
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Article comments
1 - Pete Blackwell
I think the Mountain Goats really take the crown here, recording on a boom box. If I recall, there was even a duet over the phone.
More home recording stalwarts: The first several Smog albums and East River Pipe.
2 - SFC SKI
I good overview. I can't stand about 95% of lo-fi, but there are a few good ones amidst all the crap.