The Vines new album, due in the UK on 3 Apr, is nearly finished, according to a statement on the band's official website. It 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."
Er, okay. The band continued: "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."