Kind off subject... Mate of mine was such a big fan of mgmt that when they played in Dublin he got so drunk he had to go back to the flat about 2 songs into the concert to sleep it off on the couch. The rest of the lads stayed watched the concert and waited for the band outside their tour bus at the end. When the band came out the lads shouted where's the after party? The lead singer said there was no after party.. So The lads said come with us and they took the guys from the band to a karaoke bar. After the karaoke they all went back to the flat where the die hard mgmt fan was passed out on the couch... Long story short... The guy who was a massive mgmt fan woke up the next morning to see the lead singer of his favourite band sitting on the couch beside him playing Fifa😂😂

"This song will change your life"

Not many artists perform their songs live, pitch perfectly like this.

In 2002 I walked into where? The WHEREHOUSE and saw "Oh, Inverted World" by The Shins on the shelf. Without listening to it, I made the purchase. Popped it into my car CD player. Really liked the first song ("Caring Is Creepy"), scanned the next few songs. Then I heard the intro to "New Slang". I sat in the car and played that song 3 times in a row. Life stood still.

This song is so good that I hardly noticed the banner behind him reads "ass"

for simple chords the progression is brilliant and surprisingly hard to get down

One of the greatest songs ever written. I was fortunate to see The Shins at the Hollywood Palladium a few years ago. It was magical. The entire audience was nothing short of nice, kind hearted people. I felt at home for once.

Listening to this beautiful music has touched me in a special place as I sit here and have a dump

The only problem with this video is that it doesn't have more like 10 million views.

You know what sucks, If these guys were more "marketable" they would be huge.. I love that James is 42 as his music reflects his maturity. So creative, So original and plays with joy for the love of music. Much respect.

This is the Catcher In The Rye of songs

One of the best songs ever written!

... My life would be a much different one if it weren't for the lyrics of James Mercer and The Shins. About 14-15 years ago I first heard their music and I can't begin to express how grateful I am. Without complaining, dealt with some hard things back then and this song[/album] was the one that muted the world, gave me perspective, and pulled me through it. The only musician that if I were to see in person I'd start crying and hug.

James Mercer is an amazing singer and a wonderful song-writer too. This is unquestionably the best 2000's song.

damn , his voice at live is gorgeous , love this song more after this live

James is a very special talent... a rare gem... an orchid among the weeds.

"Gold teeth and a curse for this town were all in my mouth. Only, i don't know how they got out, dear. Turn me back into the pet i was when we met. I was happier then with no mind-set. And if you'd 'a took to me like A gull takes to the wind. Well, i'd 'a jumped from my tree And i'd a danced like the king of the eyesores And the rest of our lives would 'a fared well. New slang when you notice the stripes, the dirt in your fries. Hope it's right when you die, old and bony. Dawn breaks like a bull through the hall, never should've called. But my head's to the wall and I'm lonely. And if you'd 'a took to me like A gull takes to the wind. Well, I'd 'a jumped from my tree And I'd a danced like the king of the eyesores And the rest of our lives would 'a fared well. God speed all the bakers at dawn may they all cut their thumbs, And bleed into their buns 'till they melt away. I'm looking in on the good life i might be doomed never to find. Without a trust or flaming fields am i too dumb to refine? And if you'd 'a took to me like Well i'd a danced like the queen of the eyesores And the rest of our lives would 'a fared well." Beautiful lyrics.

This man has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard.

Alright! He seems so humble! What a man, with an amazing voice!

Listening to The Shins and Modest Mouse take me back to 2000 when I was a teenager. I miss those days.

I count for 100,000 views alone..

Mercer said that "'New Slang' is about that Saturn Returns part of my life." What does he mean? same interview, Mercer explained "It's about that time of my life, about getting out of Albuquerque and leaving everything behind I was in this place that I felt depressed about.felt like I couldn't relate to the people I had been hanging out with. I had become a hermit making a record and recording and lost interest in the bingeing and partying I would indulge in things but it wouldn't be much fun.

This song is such a wonderful example of doing so much with so little; the phrasing, the arrangement, and the performance. Fantastic, classic tune.

A musical genius at his finest hour.

AWWWWWWWWWW I miss KFOG and their private concerts.

Just.....amazing.

It's nice to see an artist perform as well as their studio versions.

Somehow this live performance added an entire other identity to the song for me.

It's so good. The poetry is just so damn good. Mercer has a gift

So humble and talented

I absolutely adore this song. ♥ So much love for The Shins.

Cool! Kevin Spacey sings!

great song even better solo. .very nice

Simply, amazing!

One of my all time favorite singers!

james mercer is the best artist ever!!! This song is so amazing! great work, james.

This is ‘whish you were here’ level.

Heard the live version first and fell in love! Now I can't listen to the normal version. Love love love this song! And yes sander I do know!

I was in the supermarket the other day and they began to play this song, and I was like...."what is that sound that makes me so happy?"

What a music my friends.

could listen to this all day, so good

I discovered New Slangs from the classic show Scrubs. And now, because of that, I love The Shins with all my heart.

This is fucking amazing, i almost tear up everytime i listen to this

So much love. Hare Krishna

Such a beautiful song. I don't know how I managed to sleep on it for this long.

this is amazingly beautiful. what a song!

This is amazing.

Who else is mentally inserting the bass line?

What a song...totally did change my life

it's a good thing you dont even control ur heartbeat. your parents raised you well

this is the most beautiful song ever written

A tremendous performance- thank you for sharing the video A fan in Cupertino, CA

some songs and lyrics are worthy of thanks...so THANK YOU shins

Love this song.

Love this!

I absolutly love this song

This was beautiful

I love this tune and funky timing

Love this song! 😄

Incredible voice

C'est parfait !

you have awesome taste in music dude

Contrary to what the wall behind him says, I think he is quite good.

Quite a performance. Great music, great lyrics, and the voice to match.

One of the raddest songs...truly.

This is so good !

I love this song so much you dont even know....

I'm going to like this song for a long time.

Hermosa canción, gracias por la interpretación espléndida que ayuda a quienes disfrutamos el pasatiempo de tocar la guitarra.

Impressive artist. Beautiful melody.

Maybe, but than again i've been listening to this song religiously since I saw garden state on vhs in grade 5, that was 8 years ago and I'm still diggin it :)

Fantastic performance!

Awesome perfomance!

youtube should really install 2 comment sections, one for people to talk about what is actually happening in the video and for people to actually make positive comments, and another for people who feel the need to argue and dispute the most ridiculous and redundant things they can think of with each other over youtube

Checking in

Wow he sounds good live

this song will always tame me to that place

"I'm looking in on the good life I might be doomed never to find" :)

beautiful

since i have had this song stuck in my head i feel more intelligent, what a fucking great tune!!

Amazing.

Awesome!

Just a great song.

What a boss.

Genius!!!!

I kinda think he has 4 of the 5 most beautiful voices I have ever heard

Spiritual successor to Jeff Magnum.

I Took to this immediately!!!!!!

RIP KFOG

I like it

One of my favorite bands along with fleet foxes and granddady neutral milk hotel the list could go on and on, not to mention built to spill.

27 years in Cicero, IL. in a nutshell.

*Impresionante...as Zague said.*

OMG James you're so cute when ur nervous! :)

this is the music god listens to. Along with Cat Stevens and such

he's all about that old slang

The one person that gave this video a thumbs down clearly has no taste.

Never should have called. But my heads to the wall and i'm loooonely :-)

I can't help but sing along

i dig it