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SHOOT TO KILL, KILL YOUR DARLINGS

Boy do I. I was raised on and absolutely love the shins and would describe that era of indie as one of my all time favorite genres. Sleeping lessons is a very special song to me. And I literally can't listen to it all the way through without getting goosebumps. The buildup to the payoff is such a perfect introduction to the album.

So without further Ado,

The mid-2000s indie adjacent shins based recommendation list (yay!)

1. The other shins albums

Duh. Except for heartworms. Idk about that one

Included under this umbrella are the three albums by broken bells, also made by the guy from the shins. I don't know if itll exactly match what youre looking for but if you like wincing the night away you'll probably like the rest of these.

2. No light in heaven by strange Ranger

This album came out in 2022 and is absolutely incredible. I'd consider it one of my top 10 of all time. It's a different sound, but definitely similar enough that you'll enjoy it. The entire album acts as a buildup to the payoff track Demolished (which actually got a remix by frost children. Remember them from my hyperpop post?) it blends ambient music, sampling, trance pop, and a saxophone to create a near-perfect album that I would definitely recommend listening to while stoned. Listen to this album sequentially rather than as individual tracks.

3. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips

When I was a young child, I couldn't fall asleep unless this this album was playing. Nowadays, I think child me was on to something. This album rules. I don't really know if it goes with this flow but I associate it with this era of music so I'm adding it in anyway fuck you

4. City vs Country EP by Mobius Band

I don't know how I know about this EP, but somehow I do. It's got shins adjacent vocals, and great use of synthesizers. I don't really know what to say about it. I don't have a funny anecdote it's just a decent EP that I enjoy listening to. The title track City versus country is definitely the highlight and Id describe it as moderately dancable.

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I don't have a fifth one. maybe I'll add one. probably something by the postal service or some shit IDK

Individual Songs That'll Scratch the Specific Itch You're Looking for

1. Mary (Alternate) by yellow ostrich

2. Wildflower (Polygon Cover ver) by Dynastic

3. Nicotine & Gravy by Beck

4. Your ex Lover Is Dead by Stars

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