2005 saw a complete transformation of Shining's music with the release of their third album, In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster, where progressive rock and metal were blended in with the experimental jazz heard on Sweet Shanghai Devil.
Shining's music underwent a major transformation in 2005 with the release of their third album, "In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster," which combined elements of progressive rock and metal with experimental jazz, similar to the style found on "Sweet Shanghai Devil."