The Shins' 2007 album "Wincing the Night Away" found the band grappling with a new level of fame, moving from a cult indie favorite to mainstream attention. The record balances Mercer's idiosyncratic songwriting with a more polished, expansive sound.
- "Wincing the Night Away" debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, selling over 100,000 copies in its first week.
- The album was primarily recorded at producer Danger Mouse's home studio in Los Angeles, with additional sessions at Seattle's Seedy Underbelly.
- "New Slang," from their debut album, was notably featured in the film "Garden State," significantly boosting the band's visibility prior to this release.
Hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico, The Shins are known for their role in the indie pop scene, led by frontman James Mercer. In 2007, "Wincing the Night Away" marked their third studio album, arriving after the critical success of "Chutes Too Narrow" and before their move to a major label.
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