Frigid temperatures can sometimes lead to a frozen temperament. We suggest warming your spirit and your ears with winter's most scorching music releases. Radiohead favorite, Clinic, are back with their brand of harmonious juxtaposition on Visitations. Lacing speedy guitars with bursts of gentle melodica, these surgical-masked Liverpudlians continue to defy categorization. The Shins return from their runaway debut and stellar sophomoric effort with more balmy Beach Boys-esque stylings on their third album Wincing the Night Away. Pair that with the platinum-selling Modest Mouse, who fully intend to surpass their indie street-cred with the hotly anticipated We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. Singer Isaac Brock's trademark verbal virtuosity and bouncing melodic anthems are enhanced this time around with former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, who shares both guitar and co-writer duty. We're melting already.