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Oh, Inverted World
by The Shins
The 1177th greatest album of all time
Oh, Inverted World is the Shins' 2001 debut album, led by songwriter James Mercer. It blends indie rock and indie pop with chiming guitars, vivid melodic hooks, layered arrangements and introspective, literate lyrics, and balances lo fi textures with clearer pop production. Featuring songs such as New Slang and Caring Is Creepy, the record helped define the band's sound and reached a wider audience after New Slang was featured in the film Garden State.
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