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Chutes Too Narrow
by Shins
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Overall Rating:
3.4593
Avg. Critic Score:
3.3850
Chutes Too Narrow Rank 4 Reviews
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Dusted MagazineOn Chutes, Mercer’s voice is singing right next to you, and the change works wonders. ...more
Amazon.comOn every tune, Mercer packs more hooks and melodic invention than most bands do on one album. As a whole, it's an even better record than Inverted World. ...more
Stylus MagazineThis is whatChutes Too Narrowsounds like to me:âyouâre raving in your criminal liesâ, âthey ought to drown him in holy waterâ, âmarionettes on weakening cablesâ, âitâs a book you read in reverse, so ...more
FazedThe Shins Chutes Too Narrow is a stylish pop album thats harder, cleaner, stronger, and surer than its predecessor. Their new album further refines their sound by striping away the gossamer psychedelica and Elephant 6 indistinctness of ...more
Tiny Mix Tapes.comThe Shins are somewhat of a reviewer’s wet dream: you don’t have to analyze the lyrics to uncover any deeper meanings or hidden metaphors. You don’t have to dig for clues to the lead singer’s critical opinion about the ...more
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The Daily Vault Album ReviewsThe Shins are one of those bands that may just boggle your mind. You either embrace their unique blend of folk, indie rock and Beach Boys-esque pop or instead search out a more palatable brand of music.From the second I heard The Shins featured in ...more
PopMattersThe Shins dare to take some chances on this CD, and their boldness winds up elevating this album over their first one by a considerable margin. ...more
SplendidThe Shins' second effort sparkles with a clarity that was not always evident on their debut and energizes with a spark and an enthusiasm that previously seemed forced. ...more
Delusions of AdequacyAn incredible record. ...more
PitchforkNot simply an excellent album, Chutes Too Narrow is also a powerful testament to pop music's capacity for depth, beauty and expressiveness. ...more
Austin ChronicleEvery emotion is intense and genuine, and the musicianship is just as moving as Mercer's lyrics. ...more
Pitch Fork MediaReality television, actors-turned-governors, and wrestlers-turned-rappers aside, it's hard to think of many things that elicit cynicism and offhand dismissal like a sophomore album on the heels of a hyped debut. The dreaded "sophomore slump" ...more
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