
That album was one of those perfect examples of an independent band working on their own, somehow managing to capture lightning in a bottle, putting out a nearly immaculate, innocuous little album that, despite lacking the slick sheen of a big studio effort, put most major label releases to shame.

The Shins‘ 2001 debut album Oh, Inverted World became one of that year’s biggest indie rock surprises, as the Albuquerque, New Mexico foursome suddenly found themselves being bombarded with praise from critics and audiences alike, entranced by their decidedly retro pop rock.
