Originally written by Gareth Dobson · 10 August 2004
Fans will have to wait a while longer though as the album isn't expect to be out before 2005. The record still has to be mixed in addition to running too close to the dreaded 'Christmas market' (Best Of Robbie Williams, that kind of thing). However, a single might be released before the turn of the year.
Speaking on his online diary, singer Roddy Woomble revealed that Walkman guitarist Paul Maroon had been in the studio during recording and had 'played some piano which sounds excellent'. Of the record, Woomble said "at the moment all I know is we're making a very cool sounding record when it comes out, it will make me happy." He added; "and if you've been waiting for this record for a while now. I think it will be worth the wait."
Idlewild will be active before then though, as they have just announced their first full shows of 2004.
They will play on:
20th August - Belfast - Limelight 21st August - Dublin - Marley Park (supporting The Frames) 8th October - Falkirk - Town Hall ('Way to Blue' event)
Additionally, the band performed two acoustic sets last month during the end of their recording period in Hollywood.
The setlists were:
I'm happy to be here tonight these wooden ideas welcome home american english gone too long too long awake little discourage blues run the game when i argue i see shapes not just sometimes, but always live in a hiding place you held the world in your arms the bronze medal goodnight
when i argue i see shapes roseability you held the world in your arms disconnected to live is to fly american english welcome home live in a hiding place little discourage too long awake I'm happy to be here tonight not just sometimes, but always the bronze medal the remote part