The Shins Detail ‘Port Of Morrow’, March 2012 Release Planned

The Shins have confirmed details of the release of their fourth album.

Titled ‘Port Of Morrow’ it will be released jointly on James Mercer’s own Aural Apothecary label and Columbia Records in March 2012.

A press release details: ‘Port of Morrow was recorded in Los Angeles and Portland over the course of 2011 with Mercer as usual handling all songwriting duties, lead vocals and the majority of instrumentation. The record was produced by Greg Kurstin and mixed by Rich Costey. The attached cover art was created by Jacob Escobedo.’

The album’s track listing reads:

1. The Rifle’s Spiral
2. Simple Song
3. It’s Only Life
4. No Way Down
5. September
6. Bait and Switch
7. Fall of ‘82
8. For A Fool
9. 40 Mark Strasse
10. Port of Morrow

An exact release date and touring plans are set to be announced ‘shortly’ via the band’s official website theshins.com