The Vines Close To Finishing Third Album

The Vines have revealed that there are in the final stages of completing their third album which is due for release this spring.

As previously reported on Gigwise the album will be released on April 3 (April 4 USA) after being pushed back from March 20.

A statement published on the bands official website reads: “After spending the second half of 2005 writing, rehearsing and recording, the band commenced mixing with producer Wayne Connolly in early January, and will be finished at the end of the month.”

“Amongst the many highlights of the time spent in the studio are Craig’s amazing vocal performance on his new country ballad, and his 20 minute prank phone call to Hamish responding to Hamish’s ‘Kombi for sale’ ad in the local paper.”

The band also thanked friends and fans for their help of the past few years, saying: “After a couple of pretty tough years, making this album has been a genuinely creative experience for everyone, and the close proximity to friends and family has been brilliant.”

“Thanks so much to everyone who has stayed in touch over this time, and for the amazing support of everyone on the Forum, at Dreamin’ The Insane, Capitol and Heavenly, and friends the world over for all of your kind words and encouragement. The band can’t wait for you to hear the new songs.”

Rumour is that The Vines will release a different single in the USA to the rest of the World, manager Andy Kelly said: "We may well have different singles in the States and ROW, yeah, but as the album is still being mixed at the moment we haven't made a decision until everyone has had a chance to hear everything in its finished state."