The Shins

In August 2007, when The Shins performed live in Sydney, they were amidst the promotional cycle for their album "Wincing the Night Away," which had been released earlier that year, on January 23, 2007. This album marked a significant moment in their career, as it debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating the band's growing popularity and commercial success. Notably, "Wincing the Night Away" was critically acclaimed and is often cited as an evolution of their sound, expanding beyond the jangly pop of their earlier work. During the Sydney concert, audiences were likely treated to performances of notable tracks from the album, reinforcing the band's reputation for engaging live shows. An interesting fact about the band around this time is that they were considered leading figures in the indie rock revival of the mid-2000s, influencing a wave of similar acts that followed.

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