marino13 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/doves-...003919556.story Doves Prepare To Reclaim Their 'Kingdom'Doves December 04, 2008 01:18 PM ET Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.U.K. rock act Doves is back amid the friendly confines of Astralwerks for the North American release of its fourth album, due in April. After issuing its 2000 debut, "Lost Souls," on Astralwerks, the band's last two albums came out on Capitol in the States. The as-yet-untitled new set was recorded at the band's home studio in Cheshire, England, and is nearly complete, Doves frontman Jimi Goodwin tells Billboard.com. The first single will be "Kingdom of Rust," which he describes as having "a country-ish shuffle beat. It's really expansive with a wistful melody. It's quite emotional." According to Goodwin, also due to make the final cut on the follow-up to 2005's "Some Cities" are the Kraftwerk-leaning "Jetstream," a "nod to our electronic past" sung by guitarist Jez Williams; "The Outsiders," which has a "piledriver bass line and a Can-like backbeat"; and "Winter Hill," a "vaguely country rock-esque tune." "Everyone talks about f*cking departures, but this album is hopefully just Doves doing what they do really well, which is nicely crafted songs," Goodwin says. Asked if a country rock feel was pervasive, he replied, "We haven't made 'Nashville Skyline,' you know what I mean?" After finishing the "Some Cities" tour in January 2006, band members took an extended break for the first time in their career. "In hindsight, getting off the bike like that did sort of throw us as to why it's been so long between releases, but it was necessary mentally at the time," Goodwin says. Initial sessions for the album were tracked with veteran producer John Leckie, but the pairing didn't pan out for scheduling reasons, and that material was scrapped. The band then turned to Dana Austin, who worked as an engineer on "Some Cities," to help finish the set. Doves will return to live duty with U.K. shows in February, followed by a longer tour in April and likely summer festival dates internationally. The band is unsure about its ability to tour in the States "in these credit-crunched times, but we hope we'll be able to get there," Goodwin says. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 potential AOY '09 fuck yeah. Doves are my favorite UK act of the '00's bar none Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifice Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 This just made my day! Thanks! I hope the material is worth the wait. I really love this band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pnêyu Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 First Brakes news (thanks B!), now Doves--2009 is going to be great for so many reasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 fantastic news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azzurri Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Just got this email from Doves - I can't wait for this. I loved the last one, Some Cities. Anybody else a fan? "Hello Just wanted to start by letting you all know we've finally finished our new album & after a week of compiling the track order & other details I can confirm we're all made up with it, we reckon its our most diverse record yet. Looking forward to it being out there for people to listen to(will be released sometime in April) We're also looking forward to being released from our doves bunker & to being fully integrated back into society & playing live again. Lots of gigs are being planned for 2009,just the u.k & the u.s at the moment, but we are hoping to go further a field too. Also, keep your eyes peeled for our new website over the next couple of weeks.As always thanks for you're patience & support ,We will be seeing you soon Doves" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I am very much looking forward to this one as well. Now I just checked their MySpace to see if any new songs have materialized (none so far), and I'm pretty sure I have not listened to Doves since last sorta OD'ing on them when Some Cities came out - new fan at the time, and seeing them at The Vic with you, Evonne, in May 2005*. http://www.myspace.com/dovesmyspace ... and the old songs are sounding really REALLY good today! *The mega-show weekend with Earlimart, Mercury Rev/Doves, Todd Rundgren/Joe Jackson back-to-back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 This IS great news... I dug out Some Cities the other weekend - I'd forgotten what a great record it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 This IS great news... I dug out Some Cities the other weekend - I'd forgotten what a great record it is. i did the same thing last weekend. great record. i wonder if they will expand their u.s. dates this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 ...I'm pretty sure I have not listened to Doves since last sorta OD'ing on them when Some Cities came out - new fan at the time, and seeing them at The Vic with you, Evonne, in May 2005*. *The mega-show weekend with Earlimart, Mercury Rev/Doves, Todd Rundgren/Joe Jackson back-to-back! miss wendy, that was the same week you turned me on to beulah. hallmark week! did you forget that week kicked off with two jeff solo shows at the vic? man, i can't wait to hear this! the last time doves played los angeles it was the same night wilco was at the wiltern. pfft.maybe they'll do some festival dates as well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 They've been away a while but it will be good to hear this new music. Great band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azzurri Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 http://www.doves.net/ you can download the album opener, "Jetstream," from their new website. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 love the artwork: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thanks for the heads up, Azzurri! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 seconded. sounds great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marino13 Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 http://www.home.doves.net/history/ This is a must read. Talks about the new album in-depth. Can't wait for this. Also, they have over 100 songs?! I hope we get to hear these some day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azzurri Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 i just heard the single, Kingdom of Rust, on BBC 1 Radio.... an amazing, beautiful song. I know I'll have to listen several times to really rank it, but first impression is that it is one of their best ever. I can't wait to hear CD quality. i am sure they'll be mp3's floating around before too long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 hear the first single (the title track)!!!!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/ fast forward to 31:05 it's fucking BRILLIANT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I had to play it through twice straight away, just to re-listen to the DJ's excitement at the end! Yeah I can't wait for more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azzurri Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 hear the first single (the title track)!!!!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/ fast forward to 31:05 it's fucking BRILLIANT it certainly is...must have listened to it like 10 times already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 That link's dead, so if you want to hear it now: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00hg6cm Go to 49:00. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 video for Kingdom of Rust: http://stereogum.com/archives/video/new-do...ust_052281.html cool video! and great to finally hear the song in good audio quality as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifice Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 video for Kingdom of Rust: http://stereogum.com/archives/video/new-do...ust_052281.html cool video! and great to finally hear the song in good audio quality as well That video is a gutpunch. Or maybe I was just distracted listening to the song. My first reaction was a contented sigh. Having a new Doves song this good felt like settling into my favorite chair with a slug of makers on ice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
todd Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Here's an email from Doves (No US dates yet, dangit): TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT! Hey there You might have seen some new dates announced online today. After a small handful of gigs in March, we Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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