Though the album has topped at #2 in both the US and UK, The Shins’ charm remains quite durable due to their reluctance to let go of their earlier approach. Though Wincing the Night Away is their most polished album to date, The Shins still sound like, well, The Shins. Though a similar style of production is repeated throughout the album, the glorious synth-aided melodies are guaranteed to have the majority of the album’s tracks on repeat for quite awhile. From the gritty moogs in “Waters of Nazareth” to the chirpy throwback style of “Valentine” (excellent shades of Yellow Magic Orchestra), the diversity within the repeated style is reason for listen alone. Additionally, one of the greatest aspects of the release is the output of great remixes from the album; it is proof of other artists’ admiration for this infectious output. Whether you are blasting † alone in your dorm room on a Monday afternoon or if one of the album’s stellar tracks is pulsating through the dance floor on a Friday night, Justice’s † has certainly lived up to the hype. It is one of the most infectious dance albums of the year.
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33. - Myth Takes
mythtakesThough their unconventional name (pronounced “Chk Chk Chk”) may give off the impression of a disregard for , the musical output of says otherwise. In their third release, Myth Takes, the group puts forth an exceptional effort through excitable, genre-bending songs that are virtually tireless in nature. Previously known for their pushy rock epics that simultaneously tackled topics like drugs, demons, and politics, Myth Takes marks a step forward in their stylisticbitiousness.