Useless Clatter...2012 Album Releases (Jan-Mar)

      What many people look forward to in the New Year is the idea of a fresh start.  The physical act of swapping last year’s calendar, covered in ink and scribble marks of varying importance in exchange for a brand new, never been touched replacement can be both reassuring and gratifying.  Resolutions are made and become one’s priority for the next couple weeks (or days...) in an effort to begin the new year on the right foot.  Regardless, the new year always comes forth with its fair share of optimism. 

      For me, the joy of a new year comes in the form of music.  New artists will be found, making their mark on 2012, as well as albums from old time favorites discovered in years before.  I was in sixth grade when I was first introduced to the idea that the only two things certain in life are death and taxes.  Be that as it may, I have compiled below a list of albums whose release dates have been certified by various sources around the web.  The albums below are those that I am most looking forward to in the first three months of the new year- albums from bands that already make up my IPod. 

Of course, recommendations of similar artists not found on this list are always appreciated as the whole point of this blog is discovering music.

+ Updates, singles and other album previews will surely follow

January 24

Chairlift- Something

January 31

Lana Del Rey- Born To Die

Born To Die

Diet Mountain Dew







The Asteroids Galaxy Tour- Out Of Frequency

February 7

Dr. Dog- Be The Void

Paul McCartney- Kisses On The Bottom

February 14

Tennis- Young And Old

Heartless Bastards- Arrow

February 21

Band Of Skulls- Sweet Sour

March 6

Andrew Bird- Break it Yourself

Kaiser Chiefs- Start The Revolution Without Me     

March 26

The Shins- Port of Morrow