The Shins performing "The Fear" Live on KCRW

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The Shins are back with the group's first new album since 2012's Port Of Morrow. Frontman James Mercer produced Heartworms, an ode to parenthood and growing older. We welcome the band for a stripped down live set.
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[@melisabush2649]

This is the song I turn to when my heart is breaking.

[@JakiraJakira78]

This is my favorite song by far from Heartworms. Honestly surprised it isn’t talked about more.

[@rubenmireles8113]

Los Lobos rendition is precious

[@jacobltillman]

Instant classic for them

[@The_Sap_Lord]

Doubt Mercer himself will see this, but Thank you.

[@tarheel8494]

gee whiz, can't stop listening to this. or getting teary when I do.

[@talktech1]

I know. The violins are very melancholy and really "saddens up" the song. Absolutely love violins used this way.

[@nwmartin100]

Wow!! This is one of the examples of why the Shins will change your life.

[@SethDoray]

One person who’s voice always sticks out as so good even in a live setting. There’s tons of people like that to be named, but James is definitely high on the list for me.

[@MichaelBosley]

Just sublime

[@SpacedDuck11]

James is just incredible to be honest. I have sadly not had the chance to see them live yet but will for sure if they hit Ontario/Toronto at some point. This is flawless.

[@TheHouseOffice]

They are impeccable live. Just saw them for the first time last night

[@wykowski]

"can't we hit rewind on somebody's magic bong"??????

[@davidlawrence6464]

that's what it sounds like! haha love it

[@Brinxy13]

that's what he says haha

[@talktech1]

Holy chit! Just speechless! A bow to you Shins.

[@nuclearlo0ve]

This is still on replay. So beautiful.

[@josetv4020]

Cette bonne musique est magique

[@keithdowling4105]

The one "Thumb down" must have been an accident! Not only the best band/song writer around, but one of their best sings yet!! rocks

[@Emily-yn1ut]

Saw them live. Absolutely amazing

[@josetv4020]

Esta arrechisima. Es mágica!!!!!!!

[@tbointoenglish7366]

Gotta shout out some appreciation for the Mariachi-style violin arrangements...

[@lorrainerodrigues8159]

Sensacional

[@lac0rde]

Great tune. But when did The Shins started to sound like Calexico ?

[@kimeokitty]

Thanks KCRW! You were airing live at Smorgrasborg LA, we were there; and you played this and it stopped us all in our tracks! Mesmerizing blaring in that cool industrial environment . Been on repeat since!

[@rick49er]

Wow, touching.!

[@Brinxy13]

This song live was absolutely amazing. How can there possibly be a dislike????

[@firstlast4697]

Wow. Shivers.

[@Beanykitty]

How can this only have 15K views?

[@RaulLopez-qy9sc]

fantastic. Can't get enough of this song.

[@nuclearlo0ve]

Instant tears. Just beautiful.

[@cloudia.-.]

I would love to see them live 💙

[@mjlopes9366]

❤️ magnifique

[@sesshomaru322]

It sounds so much like "imagine" that for the first half of the song, I thought they were doing a cover.

[@19brandon73]

It's a cover from Los Lobos

[@danillogoncalves6082]

@@19brandon73 no 😂😂😂

[@jamesgregory2270]

C F C F C F

[@electroma97]

Love it

[@ivancito9000]

:)

[@Doug_onlyfish]

❤❤❤❤❤❤