2001 was also the year that gave us Oh, Inverted World by the Shins.
I saw the Shins live at the S.F. Noise Pop festival before the album came out, and was immediately charmed by their songs, even though the band had no stage presence whatsoever. James Mercer didn't say more than three words during the entire set, but the band just kept playing one great song after another. I was especially taken by this song "New Slang", which became their calling card.
Some character in a movie said "this song will save your life". It hasn't saved mine yet, but that wordless chorus slays me every time!
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