The Shins - Sea Legs

I've always wondered if there are just a few natural tempos that work for pop songs. I know there are chords that are used over and over again in pop music - undoubtedly because there's just something physiologically appealing to them. This song has a lilting tempo and feel that Beck made a living with, but it has as much in common with a vintage Bowie tune as well. I've always liked the Shins, but I think I love this song: