As previously reported, The Shins are back this spring with their fourth LP, Port of Morrow. Today, the band unveiled one of the album’s 10 tracks with “Simple Song”. Though, what an erroneously titled track it is. Multi-layered, psychedeli-laced, and accented with James Mercer’s trademark pitch, it’s anything but simple. It’s quite pleasant, take a listen below.
Port of Morrow is out March 20th via Columbia and Mercer’s own Aural Apothecary imprint. The album will be available on CD, vinyl, or digitally, in addition to a limited edition deluxe version on reel-to-reel tape, as Pitchfork reports.
The band has scheduled a few West coast tour dates in support of the album, which you can see below.
Port Of Morrow Tracklist:
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
The Shins 2012 Tour Dates:
04/13 – Las Vegas, NV @ Cosmopolitan
04/22 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
04/23 – Davis, CA @ Robert Mondavi Center
04/25 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
