Take That (sans Robbie of course) have announced that they have signed a brand new recording deal with Universal division Polydor, and that they will release a studio album of new material this autumn, more than ten years since their original split 1996. The band are, of course, currently on their hugely successful 32-date reunion tour.
Mark Owen says: "We've been completely amazed by the reaction to the tour, the audiences have been incredible. It's great for us all to be writing together for the first time. We really want to make a great record, the best record we've ever made."
Lucian Grainge, of Universal Music Group, said: "I like hit songs performed by real artists. From what the band have played me, there's no way anyone will be disappointed with what the future holds for them."
Polydor co-president David Joseph added: "Now Take That are back it's clear how far ahead they have always been in terms of the quality of their songs, performance and sheer charisma. When we met them it quickly became clear their best songs and albums are yet to come."