I had heard that The Shins were not a particularly animated band live, and I found this to be true, though it was still a good concert experience. They were musically *beautiful*; the band plays together very well, the trademark lovely melodies were present, and there was a good atmosphere. The crowd was very enthusiastic and loyal, and as mellow as expected.
Some of the arrangements were interesting, such as 'New Slang' becoming rather sombre in a slightly slowed down version, while Caring is Creepy' was also slower but it was nicer that way, I felt. And I also picked up a few new favourites; I think my two favourite moments of the night were an incredibly joyful rendition of 'Saint Simon' (everyone singing along with the la-la-lahs), and a beautiful moving performance of 'The Past and Pending'.
Sleeping Lessons
Australia
When I Goose-Step
Kissing the Lipless
Gone for Good
New Slang
Pressed in a Book
Girl Sailor
Mine's Not a High Horse
Turn a Square
A Comet Appears
Girl Inform Me
Saint Simon
Turn On Me
Pam Berry
Phantom Limb
Know Your Onion!
Breathe (Pink Floyd cover)
Caring Is Creepy
The Past and Pending
So Says I
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