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The Shins — Black Wave
Album: Wincing The Night Away
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Released: 2007
Length: 3:14
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This goose is cooked, these tongues are tied
Around the block an airborne blight
But looking on the brighter side
There's far less to which I'd be obliged

In the meadow where the black breeze blows
Where underneath the waves, you were most alone
Can you hear a subtle, aching tone?
Through the water, through the earth, to chill your bones

Looking on the brighter side
Looking on the brighter side
Looking on the brighter side
Looking on the brighter side
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 (former member) wrote:



Posted 4 months ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:



not really.



Posted 4 months ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
 (former member) wrote:



not really.
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
 Michaeljcovel wrote:
This song only fits in the context of the entire album.    By itself   it seems out of place.
 
Make yo own place, boy
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Wouldn't anything "by itself" seem out of place?  What could it be compared to?
 
Righto!

Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
 Michaeljcovel wrote:
This song only fits in the context of the entire album.    By itself   it seems out of place.
 
Wouldn't anything "by itself" seem out of place?  What could it be compared to?
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Michaeljcovel wrote:
 By itself  it seems out of place.
 

Made sense in your head?
Posted 5 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
"This goose is cooked" comes from Protestant martyr Jan Hus, who was burnt at the stake by the Catholic church in 1415, Hus sounding like the word for goose in Bohemian.
Posted 5 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
This song only fits in the context of the entire album.    By itself   it seems out of place.
Posted 6 years ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
Just right for what is becoming a beautiful spring Friday night here. Never heard of the Shins before - keep up the good work RP!
Posted 7 years ago by d_m_g_3    [ Reply ]
Wonder of wonders.  A Shins song which I like.
Posted 7 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Beautiful, beautiful set, RP. Thanks!
Posted 7 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
Such an wonderful tune and amazing album!
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 ODAD wrote:
, if you are missing your comment here, it seems to have fallen in with the Erik Satie comments.
 

 
Haha, I read that comment and was wondering what Shins they were talking about. 

Are the streams looped?  
Posted 8 years ago by thecdar    [ Reply ]
<Buddy>, if you are missing your comment here, it seems to have fallen in with the Erik Satie comments.
 
Posted 8 years ago by ODAD    [ Reply ]
Listening to this excellent track I thought I felt where Jonathan Wilson got elements of "Cecil Taylor" from.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 zengentleman wrote:
One of the strengths of RP is that they play "deep cuts", tracks off of albums that don't necessarily grab you at first listen, like most singles do, but are more sublime and grow on you over time to the point where you wonder how the track escaped your attention in the first place. It's one of the many things that makes RP such a special radio station and why I contribute monthly (or did until I lost my job).
 
Bumping this great post from over six years ago.  RP turned me onto The Shins, and I LOVE this album!
Posted 9 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:
The more I listen to it the more I realize that this may be the most underrated album of the last decade.

 
Not sure about "the most"... that's fairly absolute, but it certainly is right up there with the best. As are quite a few of Shins' albums, and a hellofa lot of other stuff played on RP. But then again, I'm biased. I doubt I'd ever have heard Shins if I relied on my local commercial radio stations. I love RP.
Posted 9 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
I really needed this right now!! {#Good-vibes}
Posted 10 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
 mcullers wrote:

This was the first album I ever bought in digital format. Fitting post!

 
Thanks.  I need to clarify my comments about critics a bit.  I think criticism is very important for everyone. My problem is with professional critics who carry a certain amount of baggage.  What you generally get with the pros are      grad-school elitists who very likely are not true fans of what they are writing about.  More than likey they are writers who need a job and who get this primarily by means of connection.  You'll notice they are all stooges for all the old sacred cows (blues music, for instance).  You quickly see the articles are much more about pointless displays of arcane adjectives, categories, excessive learning and being on the inside than they are about true responses (of which they are generally incapable).
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Giving off more than a little Pink Floyd vibe.
Posted 11 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
 DanO-1 wrote:
Agreed, I've had this album for three years and have yet to tire of it but I hear The Shins as we know them are no longer.    {#Sad}
  
 
socalhol wrote:

Very true — I still LOVE Wincing, and Broken Bells is nice too, but I have not been able to warm up to any of the new Shins.
 

Maybe we should give James a call and share our worries with him.
Posted 11 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
..every tune i hear by this band i end up bumping twds 9 (or better)..thx yet again, RP-!..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
Nice and Gentle  ..can almost feel the breeze
Posted 12 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 DanO-1 wrote:

Agreed, I've had this album for three years and have yet to tire of it but I hear The Shins as we know them are no longer.    {#Sad}

 
Very true — I still LOVE Wincing, and Broken Bells is nice too, but I have not been able to warm up to any of the new Shins.
Posted 12 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

... The old rock critic establishment is dead and gone (good riddance).  Now, we can all be critics.  Vote with your pocket book.  Buy the CD.  Post on RP.  
 
This was the first album I ever bought in digital format. Fitting post!
Posted 12 years ago by mcullers    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:
The more I listen to it the more I realize that this may be the most underrated album of the last decade.
 
Hmmm.  This makes me wonder what you would say are the accurately rated CDs of the past decade?  It's all changed since the days when there were consensuses (or is it consensi? sp?).   Music is getting more and more fragmented all the time.  The old rock critic establishment is dead and gone (good riddance).  Now, we can all be critics.  Vote with your pocket book.  Buy the CD.  Post on RP.  
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Heard the first few bars & thought immediately, Simon & Garfunkel.  Instead the Shins.  next >
Posted 12 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Typical "Wincing" song.  These songs just make you feel like they had unused potential.  They're not as good as previous Shins.
Posted 12 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
Music so thin, it's actually not there. For your assignment, prepare and contrast this song to Creedence Clearwater Revival's Willy and the Poor Boys  'Down on the Corner'  ;-)
 

Revered Master, we await your guidance.....
Posted 13 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
 DanO-1 wrote:

Agreed, I've had this album for three years and have yet to tire of it but I hear The Shins as we know them are no longer.    {#Sad}

 
Nope, they plan a release in 2012

Posted 13 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Check out the Broken Bells ( same lead singer)
Posted 13 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
 pomalley wrote:
This is a GREAT album.  If you get a chance, check it out.
 
Agreed, I've had this album for three years and have yet to tire of it but I hear The Shins as we know them are no longer.    {#Sad}

Posted 13 years ago by DanO-1    [ Reply ]
Music so thin, it's actually not there. For your assignment, prepare and contrast this song to Creedence Clearwater Revival's Willy and the Poor Boys  'Down on the Corner'  ;-)
Posted 13 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 Jamunca wrote:

ME! ME! ME! :-)
 
Sorry, sent it to Sjaaks. He sent me a PM first.
Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
This is a GREAT album.  If you get a chance, check it out.
Posted 13 years ago by pomalley    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:
The more I listen to it the more I realize that this may be the most underrated album of the last decade.
 
- great comment.


Posted 13 years ago by progrockette    [ Reply ]

Goosebumpy


Posted 13 years ago by katiediddler    [ Reply ]
No new alblums for these guys????
Posted 13 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]

Uh-huh.
Posted 13 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Me, cause I love the Shins and mailing from holland is cheaper to austria ...not to mention the ecological disadvantage of airmailing transatlantic...(sorry Jamunca ;P) 

So if anyone has more than my emotional, economic AND ecologic reasoning he deserves the CD more i guess!

chris

 Huey wrote:
I bought this CD. Hate it. Who wants it? PM me. the best reason gets it. I pay mailing.
 


Posted 13 years ago by xris    [ Reply ]
 Huey wrote:
I bought this CD. Hate it. Who wants it? PM me. the best reason gets it. I pay mailing.
 
ME! ME! ME! :-)

Posted 13 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
I bought this CD. Hate it. Who wants it? PM me. the best reason gets it. I pay mailing.
Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:
The more I listen to it the more I realize that this may be the most underrated album of the last decade.
 

SO RIGHT YOU ARE.
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
The more I listen to it the more I realize that this may be the most underrated album of the last decade.
Posted 14 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Yes {#Daisy} Businessgypsy wrote:
Best wishes for your next incarnation in an improved and happy vocation! My heart and hand goes out to everyone making this passage.

 


Posted 14 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
7—>8
Posted 14 years ago by Saliby_Br    [ Reply ]
 zengentleman wrote:
One of the strengths of RP is that they play "deep cuts", tracks off of albums that don't necessarily grab you at first listen, like most singles do, but are more sublime and grow on you over time to the point where you wonder how the track escaped your attention in the first place. It's one of the many things that makes RP such a special radio station and why I contribute monthly (or did until I lost my job).
 
Bill will also unearth the ONLY gem from an obscure album & fire it up for our listening pleasure
Posted 14 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
zengentleman wrote:
...one of the many things that makes RP such a special radio station and why I contribute monthly (or did until I lost my job).
Best wishes for your next incarnation in an improved and happy vocation! My heart and hand goes out to everyone making this passage.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
S'nice. Makes me want to go look at the stars or something.
Posted 14 years ago by potatomutant    [ Reply ]
 zengentleman wrote:
One of the strengths of RP is that they play "deep cuts", tracks off of albums that don't necessarily grab you at first listen, like most singles do, but are more sublime and grow on you over time to the point where you wonder how the track escaped your attention in the first place. It's one of the many things that makes RP such a special radio station and why I contribute monthly (or did until I lost my job).

 
Great comment.  The first song by the Shins that I like.  I will keep listening.


Posted 14 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
 usernameshateme wrote:
I really like this album, and this song is definatly my favorite.
 

This is really an impressive album - these guys get better with each one.  They are the best band right now.  I can't get over how good this CD is. 
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I really like the Shins; that is why I am just going to pretend that they did not even record this song and chalk it down as a mulligan!{#Doh}{#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
I really like this album, and this song is definatly my favorite.
Posted 15 years ago by usernameshateme    [ Reply ]
children, grow up, and listen like you mean it
Posted 15 years ago by Dragonfly_Launch    [ Reply ]
 mshuer wrote:
If they added seven band members and formed a circle
would they become the O-SHINS-ELEVEN?? 
 
{#Lol} OK, some might kick you in the shins for that or wince the night away thinking about it, but I appreciate the time and effort it took to come up with that comedy gold.

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
This is nice, but to my mind not worth the heavy play it is getting here. "Once you clean it, there's not much to it."
Posted 15 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
One of the strengths of RP is that they play "deep cuts", tracks off of albums that don't necessarily grab you at first listen, like most singles do, but are more sublime and grow on you over time to the point where you wonder how the track escaped your attention in the first place. It's one of the many things that makes RP such a special radio station and why I contribute monthly (or did until I lost my job).

Posted 15 years ago by zengentleman    [ Reply ]
 Ulises wrote:
Everytime I hear this band I want to take a baseball bat to their shins!

I bit over the top?
 

no - perfect.
Posted 15 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
Kind of cool, ambient song.  Reminds me a little of Magenta Skycode.
Posted 15 years ago by HilaryM    [ Reply ]
 mshuer wrote:
If they added seven band members and formed a circle
would they become the O-SHINS-ELEVEN?? 
 
AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! That's appalling!

Nice one, mate :o))

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 musikalia wrote:


I'll third that. The Shins being a perfect example of a band I discovered here on RP and now love and listen to all the time and can't wait to see live. Thanks Bill + Rebecca! We love you!
 

{#Fight}

hey, no being nice! don't forget, this is the RP comment's page!
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:
Manages to follow Pink Floyd's "Time" and hold up well to it!
 
I second that, this second time I hear the set.
Starting way back at Sinead O'Connor, this has been a very strong combination, Bill.
Keep it going!

Posted 16 years ago by awebber27    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:
Manages to follow Pink Floyd's "Time" and hold up well to it!
 
{#High-five} was JUST thinking that.

Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]

Mezmerizing...  Holds up very well next to Pink Floyd.  Would stand alone as well.


Posted 16 years ago by mikedarookie    [ Reply ]
Manages to follow Pink Floyd's "Time" and hold up well to it!
Posted 16 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this....I like the Shins. This reminds me of being gently lifted into space! {#Yes}
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
fine-fine music!
Posted 16 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
thilo wrote:
This is one album I'm not sorry I bought (based on what I heard at RP, of course). How are their other albums?
Check out Chutes Too Narrow - my fave.
Posted 16 years ago by baboo    [ Reply ]
Everytime I hear this band I want to take a baseball bat to their shins! I bit over the top?
Posted 16 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
This is one album I'm not sorry I bought (based on what I heard at RP, of course). How are their other albums?
Posted 16 years ago by thilo    [ Reply ]
awesome
Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Terrible.
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
I really like The Shins....but that background noise in the beginning (sounds like a train on tracks...sort of) throws me every time I hear this song. I always keep looking at the window wondering what is going on lol. Am I the only one?
Posted 16 years ago by Ellehcim    [ Reply ]
love love love these shins
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
from 8 to 9 :D
Posted 16 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
Got to love The Shins... And if you do, listen to this French band, they really sound fresh and Shins-like at the same time: https://www.myspace.com/calcmusic
Posted 16 years ago by pedrock77    [ Reply ]
Imkirok wrote:
I'll second that. Without RP, I would have few ways to discover new music. This station has opened up whole new worlds for me.
I'll third that. The Shins being a perfect example of a band I discovered here on RP and now love and listen to all the time and can't wait to see live. Thanks Bill + Rebecca! We love you!
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
10:12 am - The Shins - Black Wave 10:05 am - Pink Floyd - Time THAT was TASTY!
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Los Shins la llevan!!
Posted 16 years ago by Pelao    [ Reply ]
just purchased this album... and I can't get it out of the CD player. just incredible! everything about it is interesting... song structures, melodies, lyrics... awesome!
Posted 16 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
reminds me THE CHURCH, australian band.
Posted 16 years ago by mefrombrazil    [ Reply ]
why-oh-why does this remind me of Al stewart?
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
LOVE IT!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
some hints of early Cure stuff in here somewhere?
Posted 17 years ago by MisterD    [ Reply ]
Great music. Awesome playlist. Would love some left-wing Industrial Workers of the World music to really wrap up Labor Day.
Posted 17 years ago by seiferth    [ Reply ]
Excellent morning music...thanks RP!!
Posted 17 years ago by imille    [ Reply ]
Great great band.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
inindian wrote:
I 3rd that A nice mix of different yet unified feels and not worn out after many plays
I 4th that. My exposure to The Shins began with RP and I have this CD in heavy rotation in my car.
Posted 17 years ago by jayvee2    [ Reply ]
Yeah, great song, reminds me when i get to paradise city ... so smooth and relaxing .. such special morning/day! =) Oscar
Posted 17 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
Love the SHINS!!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by elokin2141    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
I bought this CD. It is great. I recommend it.
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
I bought it as well. It is great. I recommend it also. Buy something else at the same time for when this one gets stale (no preservatives).
I 3rd that A nice mix of different yet unified feels and not worn out after many plays
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Contaminator wrote:
Friendly advice: listen to RP more often. Bill discovers great bands
I'll second that. Without RP, I would have few ways to discover new music. This station has opened up whole new worlds for me.
Posted 17 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Ebabeleba wrote:
Shivers when I hear this song..... Thank U RP for letting me hear this often, this band has surprised me when I thought all new music was never different from same old same old. This is the Brighter side! I'll be catching them live soon.........
Friendly advice: listen to RP more often. Bill discovers great bands
Posted 17 years ago by Contaminator    [ Reply ]
Shivers when I hear this song..... Thank U RP for letting me hear this often, this band has surprised me when I thought all new music was never different from same old same old. This is the Brighter side! I'll be catching them live soon.........
Posted 17 years ago by Ebabeleba    [ Reply ]
Wow, this gets better and better. Pink Floyd's "Time", followed by "Black Wave"... For the 100th time: Great set, Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by Contaminator    [ Reply ]
didstanbul wrote:
Sorry big fans out there. I just can't seem to get into the Shins... and believe me I've tried. I know Bill is into them and by the sounds of it all alternative San Diego radio stations. I am still trying to understand why.
Be grateful that you have alternative stations at all. The Shins will *never* show up in my area, because I live in the ass end of nowhere.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Go Shins!
Posted 17 years ago by jolieadiorio    [ Reply ]
Back into this decade... thank you.
Posted 17 years ago by radioparadisehead    [ Reply ]
lattalo wrote:
Thank you for introducing me to the Shins RP, my budget hates it, but I have purchased so much good music since I started listening to RP.
Ditto! I had to move back in with the parents since I started listening to RP. I'm kidding, that's not the reason...
Posted 17 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
Thank you for introducing me to the Shins RP, my budget hates it, but I have purchased so much good music since I started listening to RP.
Posted 17 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
God, I love the Shins!
Posted 17 years ago by scott4261    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
I bought this CD. It is great. I recommend it.
I bought it as well. It is great. I recommend it also. Buy something else at the same time for when this one gets stale (no preservatives).
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Sorry big fans out there. I just can't seem to get into the Shins... and believe me I've tried. I know Bill is into them and by the sounds of it all alternative San Diego radio stations. I am still trying to understand why.
Posted 17 years ago by didstanbul    [ Reply ]
I bought this CD. It is great. I recommend it.
Posted 17 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
A See Emily Play/Caring is Creepy kinda Shins tune. Nice! Certainly likeable.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
I like the Shins. I like this. I like you. That is all.
Posted 17 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
At last, a song by The Shins that doesn't make the dog growl.
Posted 17 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
I think Bill likes The Shins. This is the third song I've heard in the last two days!
Posted 17 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
While this is not my favorite song from Wincing The Night Away its still a wonderful track.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
My shins are barking: Woo Woo Hoo!
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Not a huge fan of the Shins, but what a good follower to some Pink Floyd. Good job, Bill.
Posted 17 years ago by BCarderMA    [ Reply ]
Zuper.
Posted 17 years ago by dewinter    [ Reply ]
Bill's sets and segues are the BEST I've ever heard. Yes, some of the sets are heard more than once. If you have a favorite painting or sculpture, would you look at it only once in your lifetime?
Posted 17 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
xkolibuul wrote:
Y'all better be paying RP supporters to gripe like this, otherwise you're just really annoying good-fer-nothings. Its a new cd. I don't even like the Shins, but I don't begrudge Bill playing a new cd on higher rotation.
I back you up on that, Xkolibuul, new stuff gets a little more rotation time. Wincing... will pass its new release prime, and there's new stuff ready to take its place coming out all the time. BTW I am also a donating listener. Anyone who thinks RP is worth keeping on the air to rival typical FM should have a few cents to spare. After all, apparently listeners have internet access to hear it--either listeners can afford that in their homes or they have a white collar job that will allow them to listen to RP at work. Or you have one of those snazzy satellite radios that arent cheap. Whatever access the listener has,they obviously dont live and work in boxes on the curb. $2 is appreciated as well as $100. What a listener does with their wallet is a vote for this station, against this station or indifferent to its existence.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
milehighYinzer wrote:
These guys are comming to a venue near me next week. Has anybody ever seen them live? Are they good? I am definatley checking it out.
I saw them a couple weeks ago when this album came out. They played a release show at the Virgin Megastore in NYC. They put on an excellent show. I was curious before the show how they would be live. They went well beyond my expectations. Someone had told me that Mercer can't hit his studio high notes. That was not true; the band and vocals were on. Definitely go see them.
Posted 17 years ago by Badfish81    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
This is about the 5th or 6th song I have heard by them,some several times.I guess they are all from this album I have yet to hear anything good,alhough it is not eye gouging bad.
From what Bill has been playing from the new album, it is good. However, Chutes To Narrow was an amazing album from them.
Posted 17 years ago by milehighYinzer    [ Reply ]
This is about the 5th or 6th song I have heard by them,some several times. I guess they are all from this album I have yet to hear anything good,alhough it isn't eye gouging bad. It's just not good.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
These guys are comming to a venue near me next week. Has anybody ever seen them live? Are they good? I am definatley checking it out.
Posted 17 years ago by milehighYinzer    [ Reply ]