Zulu Records

Zulu Records
1972 West 4th Ave
Vancouver BC
V6J 1M5

info@zulurecords.com

ph: 604-738-3232

Hours:

Mon - Wed
10:30 - 7:00 PM

Thurs & Fri
10:30 - 9:00 PM

Sat 9:30 - 6:30 PM

Sun 12:00 - 6:00 PM

^{THE SHINS - Chutes Too Narrow}
Guest Reporter and Vancouver Stickball Underground slugger Basil Waugh writes: On this relatively anticipated sophomore release, America’s Top Modelizers (your friends will explain) take the if-its-baroque-don’t-fix-it approach, but still manage to slip something new and noteworthy into their tight throwback vernacular. As much as I’d like to think that it’s me who has loosened up, I’m pretty sure it’s The Shins. Sure, there are moments that match – even up – that first record’s pop ante, but for the most part things have been toned down, to enchanting effect: the arrangements are less gymnastic, a welcome languor has seeped into singer James Mercer’s voice, the folk of “New Slang” has quietly spread through their sound. Of course, what’s gained in this newfound space is a more dynamic record and songs, as nicely penned strumjobs explode pretty convincingly into rock star fist-pumpers, updated pop classicisms, and kicky psychedelic throwdowns.

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