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March 13, 2009 | 21 Comments
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Klaxons have been told to re-record parts of the second album after it was rejected by their record label, Universal, NME.COM can reveal.

The had been working on the follow-up to 2007's 'Myths Of The Near Future' with producer James Ford, but after rumours began circulating that all was not well with the sessions, band member Jamie Reynolds confirmed that they had been sent back into the studio.

"Yes [we were asked to re-record part of the album]," he confirmed to NME.COM. "Because we've made a really dense, psychedelic record. We've made a really heavy record and it isn't the right thing for us, I understand and know that. First and foremost we're a pop band. I haven't thought about that for a long time, and now it's in the forefront of my mind."

Reynolds said that now they had embarked on writing new songs to add to the album. "We've got another four weeks," he said. "At the end of those four weeks everything should be dealt with."

He also said that Klaxons could be making a surprise appearance at Glastonbury in June.

See the new issue of NME, out now, for the full interview with Reynolds.

Head to the Video Blog to hear some of the songs Klaxons have been forced to re-record.

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Comments (21)

brigandaca

Mar 13, 2009

Again!!! I'm sure I read that they had already restarted this a couple of times.

whatawasteoftime

Mar 13, 2009

Klaxons are fucking TERRIBLE. Finally someone at their label has realised this. Fingers crossed they'll get dropped soon and end up washing cars for a living.

EddieG

Mar 13, 2009

"First and foremost we're a pop band." No, you aren't, you're a product. And if you're being sent back in to re-record your album, it must be shit. Having said all that, your first one was shit so at least you're consistent.

gazhat

Mar 15, 2009

"Because we've made a really dense, psychedelic record. We've made a really heavy record and it isn't the right thing for us, I understand and know that"....bullshit - these fuckers wouldn't know what psychedelia is if it was given to them in a basket with 100 tabs of Acid, i heard these @ Glasto 2007 and they were dogshite...

nickjcray

Mar 15, 2009

This will go on for months, never get released then they will split up. Here's hoping anyway. I agree with "whatawasteoftime" for once.

gripperrocks

Mar 15, 2009

I really like Klaxons, but that is so fucking embarrasing it's untrue. If they were happy with it they would have refused to re-do it. Oh dear, Oh dear.

phippsycfc

Mar 16, 2009

Whatawasteoftime. Why do you bother visiting this website? It seems to make you angry. Have you been happy? Other than when hating people that is

jaygill

Mar 16, 2009

talk about bend over and take it like a little bitch! lol

underclasshero

Mar 16, 2009

Well if you made a heavy record there must of been a reason for that, it now seems more like your fucking record label is telling you what to do and your actually listening which is the worrying thing. Quite a shame a heavier more psychedelic direction for the band would of sounded pretty good for the band.

callaby

Mar 16, 2009

I think if they had integrity as artists then they would find a way to get out of the contract. Else make it difficult for the record company. I think it is ridiculous that their music is being manipulated in such a way. To be honest it is pretty obvious that the music industry and press don't know what people want to hear after all of the bands that they sign seem to be flopping after a few singles and none seem to make it past the first album. Stop hyping so many bands and completely forget 'rave' and 'mgmt' style bands. We need something new!

meninwhitecoats

Mar 16, 2009

They're on a major record label - it's not like they were asked to re-record, they were told. What a record label thinks of an album and how the band react to it isn't necessarily a reflection of quality but more of how marketable it is. They weren't signed out of a love of music they were signed to make a lot of money.

Mark1987

Mar 16, 2009

Can't wait to hear it. Ignoring the comments above, including one somewhat ironically from 'whatawasteoftime'. The klaxons 1st ablum was incredible. Something completely different and something best appreciated in a different 'mind set' :p. Really looking forward to the next album and hope it lives up to the high expections I've placed on it.

A_Dis

Mar 16, 2009

Doing what the record label tells you? Tut-tut. Flower Sniffin', Kitty Pettin', Baby Kissin' Corporate Rock Whores.

jeffn

Mar 16, 2009

Stuff the majors boys, head over the cherryekko.com and I'll release it.

TOMQ84

Mar 16, 2009

You cant polish a turd, middle class fuckin toffs..

TimesUp

Mar 16, 2009

@ TOMQ84 - What is it with you and the middle class folk? Most of your comments seem to be directed at the classes? Out of curiosity what are you? Im guessing lower class....(which would explain alot) Since you seem to have a gripe at anyone over that level!! Get over it man.

WolfAmoungWolves

Mar 16, 2009

I admit I was a bit shocked by this at first too, but I think Jamie's got a point actually. Klaxons are a pop band and there's nothing wrong with that! Trying to be heavy and psychedelic probably wouldn't be the right thing for them. And what's more, it wouldn't be the first time a record company's ordered a band to ditch an album and start again. Blur and The Jam are just 2 examples of bands that did just that and ended up producing their best work (Modern Life... and All Mod Cons)

billytheshroom

Mar 16, 2009

Bloody hell lots of hate here for the Klaxons. Would they be hated so much if they weren't wanked over on a daily basis by the NME? I think they have some decent tunes - Atlantis to Interzone is one of my favourites. Wolfamoung Wolves - should only working class people make music?