I like The Shins and I love The Jesus And Mary Chain, but I don’t know what to think about this cover. The Shins were playing this song live during their 2002 US tour. I’m not actually sure which city this song was recorded in, but the recording is certainly interesting. I don’t know if I can get behind The Shin’s twangy take on one of my favorite JAMC song.
[audio: http://thesoundofindie.com/archive/2006/20060814/Shins-TasteOfCindy.mp3|titles=Taste Of Cindy (Live) |artists=The Shins]
Download: The Shins – Taste Of Cindy (Live Jesus And Mary Chain Cover)
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