Shins began their musical path in 1996, released their first album in 2001 and by 2007 had released another 2 with the last being Wincing The Night Away (2007). This year, Shins release their fourth album titled 'Port of Morrow' on March 20.
The album will be released by Columbia and the record company of the singer of the Shins, Aural Apothecary on CD, vinyl and digital form. For those missing the tape there will be a luxury version on tape for a limited number of people who buy the album from the band's official website.
James Mercer, singer and main lyricist-composer for the band wrote all the songs on the album and played most instruments. The record also involves Janet Weiss (Wild Flag), Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse), Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats) and some former members of the Shins, Dave Hernandez and Marty Crandall. The current composition of the Shins is James Mercer, Yuuki Matthews (Crystal Skulls), Jessica Dobson, Joe Plummer and Richard Swift. The production of the album was made by Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, the Bird and the Bee).
Tracklisting :
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
Listen to three songs from the new album below:
The album will be released by Columbia and the record company of the singer of the Shins, Aural Apothecary on CD, vinyl and digital form. For those missing the tape there will be a luxury version on tape for a limited number of people who buy the album from the band's official website.
James Mercer, singer and main lyricist-composer for the band wrote all the songs on the album and played most instruments. The record also involves Janet Weiss (Wild Flag), Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse), Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats) and some former members of the Shins, Dave Hernandez and Marty Crandall. The current composition of the Shins is James Mercer, Yuuki Matthews (Crystal Skulls), Jessica Dobson, Joe Plummer and Richard Swift. The production of the album was made by Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, the Bird and the Bee).
Tracklisting :
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
Listen to three songs from the new album below:
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