After a five-year gap, James Mercer returned with "Heartworms," a collection that saw him firmly at the helm, processing a sonic palette that ranged from synthesizers to acoustic guitar.
- "Heartworms" was released on March 10, 2017, following a five-year absence from the band's previous studio album, "Port of Morrow."
- The album reached number 37 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
- The release marked the first Shins album to not feature any other original members of the band, with Mercer writing and recording nearly all of the instrumentation himself.
The Shins are an American indie rock band formed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They are best known for their melodic, hook-laden songwriting and James Mercer's distinctive vocals. On "Heartworms," The Shins found themselves in a transitional period, with Mercer as the sole original member and exploring new sonic territories.
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