A post on the Coldplay dotcom has given fans some insight into the band's forthcoming, fourth album.
The post is signed-off with the word 'Prospekt', fuelling speculation that this will be the name of the follow-up to 2005's 'X&Y'. They also announced two new, yet-to-be recorded songs - 'Famous Old Painters' and 'Glass Of Water'.The post reads: "The self imposed deadline looms and new songs have arrived - 'Famous Old Painters' and 'Glass Of Water'.
"It's as if the pressure is a catalyst. The pressure to finish this triggered a new writing surge.
"However, the deadline still stands... with two new songs to explore and record, there's a lot of extra work. But it can still be done.
"The sense of focus in that studio is palpable. Much credit must go to producer Markus Dravs for pushing to the point of exhaustion but never beyond.
"It feels like a very dense record. There are so many melodies and colours packed into a relatively short space (42 mins). As you'd expect with Brian Eno, there's experimentation and exploration. But the music still has integrity. It's real and honest. There's no posturing or bombast.
"The next few weeks will be intense. There's no doubt about that. I've already developed a small patch of alapecia (sic) on my head. Guy's got insomnia and Chris is up and down like a yo yo. But when the deadline comes and the work is done, this will be the album I'd always dreamed we'd make."
