Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
DistributionAlternative Dis. Alliance
Number of Tracks11
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
BassMarty Crandall, James Mercer
GuitarMarty Crandall, Dave Hernandez, James Mercer
MixingJoe Chiccarelli
EngineerLars Fox, Brian Deck, SEAN Flora, Hiro Ninagawa
Additional InformationIndie pop band's third record, first post-GARDEN STATE exposure, continued to build its legacy with another atmospheric, poetic record.
Reviews3.5 stars out of 5 -- "The melodies are very nearly on par with the curlicues and knockout drops of the band's breakthrough, and Mercer is still singing so lithe and refined you'd think Ray Charles had never existed.", 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "Wistful....WINCING is a purposefully low-impact affair. On the gorgeous finale, 'A Comet Appears,' Mercer picks at a nimble guitar line like it's 3 a.m....", 4 stars out of 5 -- "There are twists, but no clutter, just a gentle lyricism leaving every song lie from the inside. WINCING THE NIGHT AWAY is, on its own quiet terms, a little landmark.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "Super-smart pop music the way they used to make it 20 years ago....The Shins deliver anthems to little people in troubled times. Life-changing, for sure.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "Everything is awash in shimmering production, harmonic flourishes and unexpected textures.", Ranked #08 in Q's "The 50 Best Albums of 2007.", "The Bright Points Are Plenty Bright..."
VocalsJames Mercer
Group MemberMarty Crandall, Jesse Sandoval, James Mercer
PercussionMarty Crandall, James Mercer
DrumsJesse Sandoval
Number of Audio ChannelsStereo