The song begins lacking any trace of charm; with nothing audibly setting it apart from thousands of others, it seems virtually impossible to devise what band it is. Still, even with the absence of listening inspiration, the song sounds cheerful enough not to pull the plug just yet. Sure enough, no more than 50 seconds in, the track comes to life in a spirit-filled, upbeat harmony, the likes of which we have come to expect from the now determinable band.
The Shins haven’t released a track in almost five years, and the song’s name reflects its demeanor in “Simple Song,” the latest single off their upcoming album, Port of Morrow, set to be released in early March of this year. The Shin's mass appeal stems from their foundation of expressive vocals and catchy melodies, resulting in the same feel-good tones we all can’t help but enjoy from the indie rock band, and their latest surely will not disappoint.
Look for The Shins to take another step forward with this album, as seen with Chutes Too Narrow (2003), and Wincing the Night Away (2007).
Catch the Shins in Washington next when they hit the Gorge to play Sasquatch this May.
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