Doves are putting the finishing touches to their fifth studio album
Their first record in 11 years
After returning from a decade-long hiatus last year for a series of live shows, Doves have now confirmed they’re currently putting the finishing touches to their fifth studio album.
The Wilmslow trio took to Facebook yesterday (27th January) to break the good news to fans that the follow-up to April 2009’s ‘Kingdom of Rust’ is on the way.
Alongside a black-and-white photo of recording studio sound desk, Doves wrote: “News update!! Putting the finishing touches to the last song for album no 5. Mastering is in March.
“Sorry we can’t say when it will be released yet! As for now we will be working on videos and the cover art etc. We’re all very proud & well amped for album No 5.”
If the album does indeed see the light of day in 2020, it will be their first record in 11 long years.
Their fourth long-player ‘Kingdom of Rust’ charted at number two upon its release in April 2009 on the UK album chart, while 2005’s ‘Some Cities’ and 2002’s ‘The Last Broadcast’ both topped the chart.
Their 2000 debut, the brooding masterpiece ‘Lost Souls’, peaked at number 16 but achieved Platinum Status with sales of over 250,000 units.
Doves announced they were returning from hiatus in December 2018 when they were confirmed for the Teenage Cancer Trust concert series line-up at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday 29th March 2019.
Ultimately, their first show in a decade took place a day earlier at Warrington Parr Hall as a warm-up for their Teenage Cancer Trust concert.
Doves went on play a series of outdoor shows throughout summer 2019 including Heaton Park with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Eden Sessions, Summer Series at Somerset House and Kendal Calling.