Coldplay under "pressure"

Coldplay have been speaking about the "pressure" of recording their new album, which is understood to be nearing completion.

Chris Martin has posted a message online, confirming that work on the follow-up to 2005's "X&Y" is continuing with famed producer Brian Eno.

The singer seems very positive about the group's fourth record, which is now due for release in the early part of 2008.

"It feels like a very dense record. There are so many melodies and colours packed into a relatively short space (42 minutes)", said Martin.

"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.

"When the deadline comes and the work is done, this will be the album I always dreamed we'd make," the posting continues.

Speaking about completing the LP, Martin commented: "It's as if the pressure is a catalyst. The pressure to finish has triggered a new writing surge. However, the deadline still stands..."

Provisional song titles include "Famous Old Painters", "Glass Of Water", "Lost", "Cemeteries Of London", "Violet Hill", "Poppy Fields", "42", "Yes!", "Leftrightleftrightleft" and "Rainy Day".

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