Anyone else excited about the coming release of Chris Walla's infamously confiscated-at-the-border new record, Field Manual? I have to say, I've been listening to the promo the last few days and getting into writing a rather both-sides-of-the-equation review right now. Let's just say that if this is the sort of thing he's doing on his own, I can't wait to hear what he does when Death Cab gets involved again. Lord knows they owe us after all that "poor Plan-ning." And everyone get excited to pick "A Bird Is A Song" as their nomination for the yet-to-be-establish Prettiest Song In The Universe Contest.

If you feel like a little early taste, check out Barsuk's site for a free download of the excellent single, "Sing Again."

Until next Tuesday, my pretties…