The Shins sounding like Fleetwood Mac

[dontlookdown]

Am I the only one who thinks the Shins sound like Fleetwood Mac on their new album?

At first I was hearing Danny Kirwan but someone else I know said the melodies sound a lot like Christine McVie.
And I have to agree. The production is not unlike Tango in The Night.
But they also are sounding like the Smiths on this new one, so go figya.

[carrie721]

hmm. well, the comparison didn't strike me before but i guess both bands are guilty of crafting some wickedly tight pop tunes. interesting idea.

[foxyluva]

I can definately hear the influence...

[catinthedark]

hmmm. i can't say the comparison has occurred to me. wincing is one of my favourite albums of the past year - probably of the decade.

a sound i do hear in them is definitely the beach boys', though. even though i hate the beach boys.

go figure.