Doves announce new album 'The Universal Want'

Having first teased their long-awaited comeback with last month's single 'Carousel', Doves have now announced the details behind their new studio album, arriving in the coming months.

The new full-length 'The Universal Want' will become their first since the 2009 LP 'Kingdom Of Rust', is being previewed by the new lead single 'Prisoners', and is expected to be released on the 11th September via Virgin EMI.

Speaking about the new offering, drummer and vocalist Andy Williams said, "It’s about continually chasing something and not being satisfied when you eventually get it. You’ve got ‘that thing’ and you find you’re not any happier. Be careful what you wish for."

While guitarist Jez Williams added on the new record, "It’s definitely got the stamp of ‘the time’ all over it. Everything on the album is an echo. It’s an echo of what we were going through at the time. Getting back together, the Royal Albert Hall and everything else."

Have a listen to 'Prisoners' in the player and see the album's full tracklisting below.

'The Universal Want' Tracklist:
1. Carousels
2. I Will Not Hide
3. Broken Eyes
4. For Tomorrow
5. Cathedrals Of The Mind
6. Prisoners
7. Cycle Of Hurt
8. Mother Silver Lake
9. Universal Want
10. Forest House

More News

Julan Casablancas + The Voidz announce debut album

In what was originally thought to be the next solo record from Julian Casablancas, the Strokes frontman has now unveiled his latest musical project... 12 years 3 weeks ago

Royal Blood announce debut album details

In what is likely to become one of the most anticipated debut albums of the year, Brighton two-piece Royal Blood have now announced the details... 12 years 3 weeks ago

Prince has two albums ready for release

Earlier this year, Prince announced that a new album with his band 3rdEyeGirl would be released in the near future, but in a recent interview with... 12 years 3 weeks ago

Jamie xx drops new single 'All Under One Roof Raving'

After we already had a taste of what to expect from the new Jamie xx record with his latest double-A single 'Girl' / 'Sleep Sound' earlier this year... 12 years 3 weeks ago

Brian Johnson announces it's "very likely" AC/DC will be touring this year

In very good news coming from the AC/DC camp, vocalist Brian Johnson has announced that it is "very likely" that the band will be touring again soon... 12 years 3 weeks ago

Channel 4 announce new docu-series 'Superstar DJs'

Channel 4 have announced that a new documentary series that follows the lives of some of the world's biggest DJs is set to air next week. The... 12 years 3 weeks ago

N.W.A. biopic gets the green light

While the world still waits on tenterhooks about whether the 2Pac biopic will ever get made, there is some good news for fans of 90s rap artists as... 12 years 3 weeks ago

Interpol preview new song 'Always'

New York-based band Interpol have gotten their fans salivating about their forthcoming album after playing yet another new track at a recent London... 12 years 3 weeks ago

Alt-J's new single features Miley Cyrus sample

After the announcement of their plans to release the follow-up to their stunning debut album 'An Awesome Wave' later this year, Alt-J have now... 12 years 3 weeks ago