Caring Is Creepy
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"Caring Is Creepy" is the first song on The Shins
' debut album Oh, Inverted World
, released on June 19, 2001. It is notable because it is their first song as a signed band on the label Sub-Pop, serving as a first impression to a broader audience of listeners.
The song appeared in the 2004 film
Garden State
, and on the soundtrack
to the film, impacting both the film and the band in a large way.
. It is characterized by echo-heavy vocals and unclear cryptic lyrics. It uses several different instruments including electronic ones.
by the band so its official release date is June 19, 2001, the release of the album as a whole. It was given mixed reviews by music blogs such as Pitchfork
.
along with the another song by The Shins
called "New Slang
". The soundtrack went on to win a Grammy award
and helped set a new standard for music scores in indie
films.
in New York, New York. The most recent performance was on May 21, 2009 at Terminal 5
, also in New York, New York.
The Shins
The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,...
' debut album Oh, Inverted World
Oh, Inverted World
Oh, Inverted World is the first album by The Shins, released on June 19, 2001 to critical acclaim. Omnibus Records put out an initial run of vinyl distributed by Darla...
, released on June 19, 2001. It is notable because it is their first song as a signed band on the label Sub-Pop, serving as a first impression to a broader audience of listeners.
The song appeared in the 2004 film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
Garden State
Garden State (film)
Garden State is a 2004 comedy-drama film written by, directed by, and starring Zach Braff, with Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, and Sir Ian Holm. The film centers on Andrew Largeman , a 26-year-old actor/waiter who returns to his hometown in New Jersey after his mother dies...
, and on the soundtrack
Soundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
to the film, impacting both the film and the band in a large way.
Composition
The track is 3:20 in length. It was written by frontman James MercerJames Mercer (musician)
James Russell Mercer is an American guitarist and Alternative rock musician. He is a founding member and lead singer-songwriter of the Grammy-nominated indie rock group The Shins. In 2009, Mercer and producer Danger Mouse formed the side project Broken Bells, for which they released a...
. It is characterized by echo-heavy vocals and unclear cryptic lyrics. It uses several different instruments including electronic ones.
Release and Reception
The track was never released as a singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by the band so its official release date is June 19, 2001, the release of the album as a whole. It was given mixed reviews by music blogs such as Pitchfork
Pitchfork
A pitchfork is an agricultural tool with a long handle and long, thin, widely separated pointed tines used to lift and pitch loose material, such as hay, leaves, grapes, dung or other agricultural materials. Pitchforks typically have two or three tines...
.
Garden State (Film and Soundtrack)
The track was included on the soundtrack for the 2004 film Garden StateGarden State (soundtrack)
Garden State is the soundtrack album to the film Garden State. Compilation producer Zach Braff was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for a Motion Picture for his work on the album.- Album information :...
along with the another song by The Shins
The Shins
The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,...
called "New Slang
New Slang
"New Slang" is a song by The Shins. It was released as a 7" single in 2001, and subsequently appeared on their album Oh, Inverted World. It achieved mainstream popularity after its inclusion in the soundtrack of the film Garden State and its appearance in a McDonald's television commercial...
". The soundtrack went on to win a Grammy award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
and helped set a new standard for music scores in indie
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
films.
San Francisco Smuin Ballet, "Oh, Inverted World"
This song is also featured in the full length ballet "Oh, Inverted World", choreographed by Trey McIntyre and performed by the Smuin Ballet Company of San Francisco. The ballet is a collection of vignette style dances to eight songs from The Shins' debut album of the same name.Live performances
This song has been performed live a total of 15 times. The first live performance was on February 15, 2004 at the Irving PlazaIrving Plaza
Irving Plaza is a 1,200-person ballroom-style music venue at 17 Irving Place and East 15th Street in the Union Square neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City...
in New York, New York. The most recent performance was on May 21, 2009 at Terminal 5
Terminal 5 (venue)
Terminal 5 is a New York City music venue in Hell's Kitchen, located at 610 West 56th Street, west of 11th Avenue. It has a multi-level event site with five distinct room environments. It has a capacity of 3,000 people....
, also in New York, New York.