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Listen To Doves’ New Song Now

added 03 February 2009 at 15.39

Steve Harris got Doves' guitarist Jez Williams on the phone to chat about the band’s forthcoming new single and album ‘Kingdom Of Rust’. The much-missed Manc three-piece are set to get firmly back in the saddle once the album is released on April 6.

Speaking to Steve, Jez said that the four years between albums had been immensely constructive and not at all the ‘holiday’ the long gap suggests.

“People always forget that when you put out an album you’ve also got another year and a half of touring it.

“We had a break from each other for five months… then we rented this place in Hatton between Manchester and Liverpool and went at it. That’s where we ended up recording the album”.

On the first single, also titled ‘Kingdom Of Rust’, Jez said:

“It was one of the earliest songs that came about on the album. I suppose it’s got this northern spaghetti western feel about it. It just had this atmosphere instantly once we started playing it”.

Hear 'Kingdom Of Rust' now.

As well as the March tour dates [read more here], the band also plan to return to the UK in April for a bigger tour, before hitting the Summer festivals.

You can hear the full interview here

So what do you think of the song? And of Doves’ return? Let us know below….

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1. Great single - so looking forward to the new album coming out & new tour it's been TOOO long! Looking forward to listening to them on Clint Boons show this afternoon

   Posted by Kirsten on 06/02/2009 14:14:20 | report abuse

2. YeeHaa, real slap my thigh stuff!!!!Get out the Beef Jerky!!!
   
   love it!!!!

   Posted by Lee on 06/02/2009 12:08:23 | report abuse

3. I think this song and the other ('Jetstream') are absolutely phenomenal. 'Kingdom of Rust,' in particular, is a song that just won't leave my consciousness. As a big U2 fan, I will say this right here and right now: I am looking forward more to the release of 'Kingdom of Rust' than I am 'No Line on the Horizon.' Doves is an immensely talented band; there are sounds here that are brilliantly conceived and expertly woven. If Boston is on the tour list (and it ought to be), then I am so there. --Chris in New Hampshire USA

   Posted by Chris on 05/02/2009 22:48:16 | report abuse

4. Absolutely class this is a stone cold classic ...welcome back doves

   Posted by dave on 03/02/2009 23:25:17 | report abuse