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Album Review: Doves, "Kingdom Of Rust" (Astralwerks)

Back in the early days of rock and roll, bands were required to release a few albums a year--not to mention additional EPs, singles, and fan-club exclusives. Not so in the 21st century, as groups tinker on the margins like tortoises, taking their sweet time to perfect their latest sonic delectations. April 8, 2009 - Back in the early days of rock and roll, bands were required to release a few albums a year--not to mention additional EPs, singles, and fan-club exclusives. Not so in the 21st century, as groups tinker on the margins like tortoises, taking their sweet time to perfect their latest sonic delectations.

Doves to shake off 'Rust' on late spring outing

March 5, 2009 - Indie-rock trio Doves will hit North American stages this spring as the band returns from a four-year layoff with the new album "Kingdom of Rust," due in stores next month.

Doves set to fly with new North American dates

August 15, 2005 - U.K. pop trio Doves have announced a new lineup of North American concert dates for fall as they continue to tour in support of their most recent album, "Some Cities," released in March.

Doves scrap part of U.S. tour due to illness

April 26, 2005 - U.K.'s Doves, who were due to launch a U.S. tour at the end of the month, have pulled the plug on a number of dates.

Doves to mount spring headlining tour

April 1, 2005 - Following their April 30 performance at this year's annual Coachella Festival, U.K. sensations Doves will launch a run on the North American club and theater circuit with show-openers Mercury Rev in tow.

Doves (Manchester, UK)

March 10, 2005 - With its soaring guitars and hum-worthy melodies, the Doves' music sharply defies the bleak reputation of its Manchester, England, hometown. For its third album, "Some Cities," the group capitalizes on that sound with an added sense of urgency. "Some Cities," featuring the first single "Black and White Town," is now in stores. --Christina Fuoco

Performing Thursday, March 17 at 1 a.m. at La Zona Rosa (612 W. 4th St.).

website: http://doves.net/

CD Review: Doves, "Some Cities" (Capitol)

On their third album, Manchester trio Doves have created another collection of ambitious songs that combine sophisticated pop atmospherics with dashes of intimate moments. March 3, 2005 - On their third album, Manchester trio Doves have created another collection of ambitious songs that combine sophisticated pop atmospherics with dashes of intimate moments.

Doves Return to North America for Second Tour of 2002

August 2, 2002 - English rock act the Doves, recently nominated for the UK’s prestigious Mercury Prize for the second year running, will return to the U.S. and Canada this fall for its second North American tour of 2002.

U.K.'s Doves set month-long tour of North America

May 1, 2001 - After a short U.S. jaunt earlier this year, the Doves are returning for an extensive month-long tour that begins on June 10 in Seattle. The English band’s tour plans include two nights at New York’s Irving Plaza, as well as stops in Los Angeles, St. Louis, Boston, Detroit and Chicago.

Interview: Andy Williams of U.K.'s Doves

February 27, 2001 - Manchester, England-based Doves are among the latest entries into the British soft-rock sweepstakes currently gripping the U.S., joining a flurry of melody-driven acts like Travis, Coldplay and Badly Drawn Boy.