After what seems like waiting an eternity since the first single -- 1901 -- was released from Phoenix's first record in a long time, the day has arrived!

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix -- for all of us suckers who haven't managed to get a copy before the official release -- has dropped in digital format in North America today on iTunes. It will be available everywhere in all formats -- vinyl, CD/DVD, Collector's Edition + Deluxe Edition -- on 05.25.09. I'm just about to download it and am sooooooo excited, despite being laid up in bed on a gorgeous spring day. I'll be totally shocked if I'm not completely whipped by this record for the next few weeks. It's the perfect spring music.

If for some reason you don't know who Phoenix are, make sure to check out their official site, which has a sexy new design, their MySpace, where you can test drive a few songs, and see if they'll be visiting your town on tour. Damn! I wish I weren't such a slacker about getting tickets to shows. Both New York shows -- Terminal 5 and Music Hall of Williamsburg -- are already sold out. Maybe next time.

For everyone in North America, don't forget to get your copy of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix here. I've just had a listen while typing this up and it's awesome!