Hint:
1. They are not classified as 'Classic Rock'
2. Their music has all the elements of classic rock
3. They are British.
4. They're one of my favourite bands of this decade.
5. This will be their 5th album.

Recent quote from their singer:
"I heard a Bono quote once that said 'Bands shouldn't break up over money, they should break up over track listing,' " he says. "Nothing could be more pertinent at this point."

To record their fourth album, the band hired legendary producer Brian Eno and pointedly tried to remove all outside influences. (Eno has long co-produced U2 and worked extensively with Bowie, Eno was once a member of Roxy Music)

Several tracks are considerably rougher around the edges, with distorted guitars and more prominent percussion. The lyrics are darker, dealing with recurring themes of death and loneliness. (death and loneliness, hmmmm, can you say "Dark Side of the Moon"?!)

"42": The fact that the band is considering this song as the album's first real single underlines how far they're willing to a stray from their formula: It's an elaborate three-part piece, with swirling pianos, strings and beat loops that build to an uptempo climax, with some seriously stoner lyrics: "Those who are dead are not dead/They're just living in my head."   (I'm reminded of the Doors and Hendrix now)

"Death and All His Friends": A straight-up rock tune with a riff that sounds ripped from the Doobie Brothers, piano, and, in the last section, flute. (mmmm, Doobies)

Who do you imagine this band is and does this blog make you wanna hear the album or what???

Cheers,
Jeff