Name: Oh, Inverted World (20th Anniversary Remaster)
Brand: The Shins

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SP1415

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

 Extra-Wide Die-Cut Sleeve with Custom Dust sleeve and 20-Page Booklet

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-07-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0098787141511

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

SPCS1415

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Three-Panel J-Card in Clear Case

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Tape

2021-06-11

0098787141542

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1 / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / Tape

SPCD1415

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Gatefold Altpack with Booklet

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0098787141528

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Shins

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Sub Pop

Short for "Subterranean Pop" 

The label was an outgrowth of [a=Bruce Pavitt]'s Olympia, WA based (print) fanzine, which became the well respected cassettezine of the same name. 

After his move to Seattle he ran a music column in the Seattle Rocket also called Sub Pop.

After initial forays into the record label world with a [a=Green River] 7" (not officially on Sub Pop) and the Sub Pop 100 LP, the label exploded onto the indie scene with four influential colored vinyl 7"s which included [a=Mudhoney]'s "Touch Me I'm Sick" which made the year-end top 10 playlist of nearly every music journalist in the world.

Subsequent hyping of the label in the English music press put them on the map, and grunge was born.

Label-Code is 03159; rarely found printed on releases (basically only on releases manufactured/licensed by Warner/WEA Germany)

The Shins are a US indie band hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Originally known as [a604918], they later changed their name to [a937344] before settling on The Shins in 1997.
Formed in the mid-90s, The Shins quickly gained popularity with their unique blend of indie rock and pop sensibilities. Their distinctive sound, characterized by catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, has earned them a dedicated fanbase worldwide.
With several critically acclaimed albums under their belt, including "Oh, Inverted World" and "Chutes Too Narrow," The Shins continue to captivate audiences with their infectious hooks and heartfelt songwriting. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, The Shins are sure to leave an indelible mark on your musical journey.

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Oh, Inverted World, the earth-shattering, indie-rock-redefining 2001 debut album by The Shins, is presented here in its finest form, dressed up all nice for its 20th birthday. The classic tunes get new life by way of a full remastering job under band leader James Mercer’s watchful eye, the art is given a little extra zest via a die-cut jacket and a classy inner sleeve, and the package is rounded off with a big ol’ booklet with vintage photos, handwritten lyrics, and more.

The music, of course, is obviously essential. Aside from a friendly reminder that this is the album with the smash hit “New Slang,” as heard in the hit movie Garden State, we just need to note that the remastering job truly makes this the album James Mercer always wanted it to be. Never quite satisfied with the sonics of the original, Mercer took the 20th anniversary of the album as his opportunity to finally set the (literal!) record straight. And the results sound stellar: great for new fans, and well worth the attention of those already on board!

For old times’ sake, here’s what we had to say about this record back when it came out: Hailing from Albuquerque, NM, The Shins sprung from the ashes of Flake/Flake Music in 1997 (though those previous incarnations date back nearly a decade) – same members, different instruments, different approach. Counterpoint guitars have given way to a single guitar pitted against calculated keyboard passages; swarming indie rock machinations led to pop-based melodic endeavors (who knew?).