Oh, Inverted World (2001)
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The Shins debut is full of catchy tunes with interesting lyrics. It earned them a dedicated fan base and critical praise.
Chutes Too Narrow (2003)
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This album is on NME's list of best 100 albums of the last decade; some consider Chutes Too Narrow to be stronger than the Shins' first album.
Wincing the Night Away (2007)
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This effort by the Shins sees them stretching out into new territories of texture and sound. Also, chart-wise, it's the band's most successful album: it debuted at the #2 Billboard spot.