James Mercer's indie rock project The Shins haven't been around since their relatively successful 2007 album 'Wincing The Night Away', during that break Mercer teamed up with producer Danger Mouse for 'Broken Bells' which produced a great album and an EP, But after five years The Shins are back with 'Port of Morrow'. 'Port of Morrow' opens with 'The Rifles Spiral' which is nice little doozy, it then leads into the album's great first single 'Simple Song' which is full of interesting lyrics and a terrific melody. 'It's Only Life' is a nice acoustic ballad, 'September' is very reminiscent of their breakthrough 2001 single 'New Slang' and 'No Way Down' is enjoyable but one of the album's less compelling songs. The album's final and best song, the title track has a very laid back feel and could have easily been a Broken Bells song. With 'Port of Morrow' against all odds The Shins have made a very triumphant and fun return to the music world, but also produced one of their best albums.
8/10
Tomm
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