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

Discs

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

UPC / Barcode

0098787141511

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

SP1415X

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blue

Light Blue with White Marble.

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Extended format: Yes

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

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

<i>Oh, Inverted World</i>, 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?).