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The Shins are one of the most iconic American Indie bands of the 2000's, known for their classic brand of college rock. Their most recent album, Port of Morrow, was released in 2012, and the first single, titled "Simple Song," was featured in the 2013 season finale of the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother. The Shins treat ticket holders to concerts that brim with alternative and folk rock craftsmanship. In classic indie-rock style, The Shins’ stage sets are minimal, and the focus in is on the clever, introverted lyrics and dream-pop arrangements.
Formed in 1996 by singer-songwriter James Mercer, the band's deft lyrics and jangly pop sound are reminiscent of early R.E.M. The Shins' 2001 album Oh, Inverted World became one of the definitive indie albums of the early 2000s, and the single, “New Slang,” which played a prominent role in the film Garden State, helped the band achieve mainstream success. In a list compiled by Pitchfork of the best songs from 2000-2009, “New Slang” came in at No. 62. Their sophomore release, Chutes Too Narrow was named by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of 2003. Following up was their third album in 2008, Wincing the Night Away, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Throughout the band's four albums and nonstop tours, The Shins have explored new genres and different song structures. Multi-layered lyrics and high-production levels have been consistent features of the band and its concerts over the years, making The Shins a critically respected indie band throughout the entire music industry.
The Shins were dynamic, and played a nice mix across their various albums. While the band can sometimes sound like they are playing the same song over and over, that wasn't the case live. Well worth seeing live.
I loved the Shins live at Terminal 5 in New York City! See them soon!
I thought delta spirit took the show. The Shins were so horrid and boring that I ended up leaving mid-set. They didn't play the songs that the crowd wanted and they played terribly and with little to no enthusiasm. Luckily, my girlfriend was with me to keep me happy.
What a disappointment for a big Shins fan. I expected a lot more.
The band was very good, but the sound was not loud enough. Many of the young people were talking, in mobiles and to each other, This was distburbing
I love the shins and the opening band Delta Spirit. The show was fantastic. The only criticism I could possibly give is that I disliked the venue, terminal 5. The overall atmosphere of Terminal 5 is not my favorite. It feels like a giant box.
Always liked the shins but never got a chance to see them until the show at terminal 5. They played a great mix of their songs and the show lasted longer than i anticipated. The crowd was energetic and enthused. My first experience in terminal 5 was just as satisfactory. The venue is huge with 3 levels to view the show. Being a fan of "club shows" this will definitly not be my last time seeing the shins or visiting Terminal 5!
Definitely go see the shins live if you can, they sound better live than they do on their albums. Great show.
The Shins were awesome...Delta Spirit-not so much. I just wish they had played Australia and Split Needles. Overall it was totally worth it.
It was great! I highly suggest seeing them to everyone!
The venue was great. The electric factory in Philly was a great space, and it really made for a great show. Waiting in line a short time before doors, and immediately getting to the front allowed me to get within feet of James Mercer and the rest of the Shins band members. The openers, the Delta Spirit were great too. I traveled from Boston to Philly because the venue they played in Boston, the Orpheum, is seated and is not worth seeing anyone there. It was worth the trip, I'm glad I got to see the Shins, it was an awesome show.
We really enjoyed this show! The Shins sounded great and put on a terrific show. Delta Spirit was a nice surprise- quiet a hard working band. Amazing how they switched around on instruments.
Amazing show! My friends and I arrived at The Natiional just as The Delta Spirit were wrapping up their opening set. From what we heard, they were good, and got a good audience response. Despite our lateness, we managed to make our way to the front of the floor, and only one of our seven got spilled on the entire night. The Shins were excellent! They opened with "Australia," and included songs from all three of their albums (recorded as the The Shins. No Flake.). To my delight, they played two new songs, one of them titled "Fool of a Martyr," and the other unknown to me. I'm not sure why they chose to close with Neil Young's "Helpless," but it was a good cover and the audience sang along. The Shins were high energy and clearly aware of the audience favourites. Vocals were dead on, and Dave Hernandez was particularly fun to watch on guitar. After the show, Ron Lewis (bass) and James Mercer (vox, guitar, primary lyricist) signed autographs. This was the second time I've seen them live, the other time being at The NorVa in fall of 2007. Their shows are a lot of fun, and the songs take on new life played on stage.
I went to the shins with my kids. I have listened to their music and very much enjoyed them and love to go to concerts, so I went. I came out of the concert a huge fan. They are absolutely amazing and you need to experience them live at least once to appreciate them!!!!! fyi....will be going more than once if I get a chance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Having just seen rock dinosaurs Neil Young and the Dead go an astronomical distance beyond my expectations and virtually tear down the walls of the Philly Spectrum weeks prior, I figured I was in for a treat with the Shins. I've been following them from their start (The Flake Music days) and have gotten to see them live before... always a great concert. The first time I saw them, they were great: the band was on fire, sailing through all their best material and playing with immense gusto... they played like they owned the venue and the audience. It was spectacular! This last time at the Electric Factory, however, they played like they were bored, uninspired and exhausted, which is why I mentioned the rock dinosaurs... Neil Young (65 y/o) and the Dead (members 60+... Phil is 70!) played with more energy for 3 or 4 times as long as these young bucks in their mid-30's/early 40's... the prime of their lives. It became a joke between my friends and I, how badly they were sucking during the show. These guys are at the early height of their career, yet performed like it was the 50 year reunion of a band that was never anything special to begin with. And how do you explain it? They are amazingly talented songwriters and virtuosic musicians, so we simply couldn't fathom how they were so boring to listen to. If you're reading this, you probably already know how special The Shins are and how incredibly thoughtful, unique and surprising their music can be; if you've seen them on earlier tours, you probably know this even more so... this was NOT the tour for them. Missing band members and seemingly no desire to be on stage, I feel my 2 stars are generous since I did still enjoy singing along to the songs I love, but I also feel that I could've got on stage and played the hell out of them. I love the Shins and have for many years. This concert was a disappointment. I am excited to hear their new album and may even go see them again this next tour. I would be remiss to find their energy so low again.
The Shins performance was phenomenal. One of the best shows ever and I would have given it 5 stars except the venue (The Electric Factory) was so hot that we left a little early. The place has fans all over and none of them were turned on. Everyone was sweating and then the place started to smell. If the Shins performance was not so fantastic there is no way I could have stuck around. Again, The Shins were awesome!
The show was awesome. Venue is beautiful - sans the smoke wafting in from the smokers outside, but this is a tobacco state - so pretty much expected. Don't stand towards the right of the theater - this is where the smoke enters and hovers. The opening band, Delta Spirit was awesome and I will definitely be following them. I love The Shins, but - and this may be a venue thing - the groups need to enunciate!
I've been waiting to see The Shins forever it seems. Some fans were not very polite. I guess it sort of made the evening a little less desireable. I don't know if I'm basing this on a few bad apples but it sort of left a sour taste in my mouth.
