The follow-up to Coldplay's Viva La Vida album could hit shelves as early as next year, according to a report.
Chris Martin and his bandmates already have a number of tracks lined up for the record following successful studio sessions with Brian Eno.
A source told The Sun: "The Viva La Vida sessions were incredibly fruitful. They gelled brilliantly with Brian and recorded much more music than they could fit on one album.
"The majority of the follow-up is already in the can, though they will have to go back into the studio at some point to add a few more songs."
The newspaper also claimed that releasing the album would bring Coldplay a step closer to leaving the EMI label, which has already been hit hard by the departures of Paul McCartney and Radiohead.
However, an EMI spokesperson told DS: "Contrary to inaccurate reports in The Sun, Coldplay are signed to a long term record deal with EMI and are committed to produce a number of albums. The band's relationship with EMI is both long-term and positive."
No like I've got bored of the album, so it's kind of put me off new music from them. Cos I'm kinda expecting the same stuff. If you want to acheive a really amazing albums you should wait a 2 or 3 year period, artists like Coldplay always achieve this, so for them to go from 2000 - 2002 - 2005 - 2008 - 2009? It wouldn't match? They should wait 2-3 years and bring out a great album with something different.
^I don't care for anyone waiting a certain amount of time between albums, just as long as they take their time, let it come naturally, and are not rushing something out the door.
^ why would they do that when they have so many songs left over from their last sessions??
Add the best of those songs to a compilation and you have a huge seller, at least worldwide. And it's not all about them, their label would certainly like that a lot.
well honestly, i wouldnt buy that album, though a lot would. if they have all this left over material, id rather that. have you heard the B-Sides from this era? very good.
They are definitely very good, Coldplay is amazing. I'd rather a totally new album though, instead of songs with the same themes as the ones from VLV. And I really think Coldplay thinks the same way.
Hm, well, since Chris Martin said a while back that they'd be planning on releasing an album in 2009 full of recordings not included on VLV, i think maybe thats what they'll do.
Viva La Vida is getting so boring for me, they better wait another 3 years ! Seriously !
