> In looking for more info on The Shins, I've learned that a member (or
> members?) were previously in a band called Flake (later Flake Music.) For
> those of you that have heard them, how do they compare to the Shins? And
> does anyone know where I can find the Flake Music disc if it's worth
> pursuing. Finally, has anyone happened to burn the vinyl Shins' releases?
I
> love their CD! Can't explain what exactly about it renders up such good
> feelings (perhaps some feeling of nostalgia & good memories? I don't
know.)

I've been thinking about getting the Flake Music CD too. It's on Omnibus
Records and the sample that they have at
http://www.omnibusrecords.com/omni016.html sounds pretty good indeed. I too
would be interested in a comp of non-CD tracks.

There is also an early EP available at
http://members.aol.com/%7Esciprorec/spork.html again with a sample.

And drop by the Shins site at http://www.artisdead.net/theshins/mp3.html for
some live MP3s.

Inverted World sure is good, eh?

Regards, Brent