Damn. Coldplay have denied reports that they are taking five years off. To be fair, when we reported on this yesterday, Chris Martin wasn't quoted as saying that they were planning a five year hiatus, but that the band would take things slowly and record something as and when it happened naturally. Look, here's the quote: "It's going to be a long, long time before you hear a new album from us. We've done a few things, but we're all enjoying having families at the moment. If it takes five years for us to feel ready to record something new, then so be it. We need plenty of time to let it come together organically."
Anyway, the band's US label has said that Martin never said anything about a five year break. Capitol spokesperson Ambrosia Healy said: "The band are enjoying a much deserved break, which I think everybody knows. No, there isn't a self-imposed 'five-year hiatus'. There isn't a timetable for them recording the follow up to 'X&Y'. They're enjoying not having a plan at the moment. Isn't that what a break is all about?"
Thus basically repeating what Chris Martin said. I mean, didn't say.