The Shins have just announced details of their fourth studio album and their first since 2007’s Wincing The Night Away.
Port Of Morrow will be released in March 2012, via Columbia, and sees James Mercer taking on an even more prominent role, with him writing all the songs and playing most of the instruments on the record. New music from The Shins is expected in January.
Produced by Greg Kurstin, a full tour in support of the record is expected to be announced soon, and you can be the first to hear new music from The Shins by signing up to their mailing list. An exact release date for Port Of Morrow will be announced soon.
01 The Rifle’s Spiral
02 Simple Song
03 It’s Only Life
04 No Way Down
05 September
06 Bait and Switch
07 Fall of ’82
08 For a Fool
09 40 Mark Strasse
10 Port of Morrow