Coldplay's Oracle with an update to "no video" for ETIAW and the LP5 release date

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June 6, 2011 - submitted by Bowen, United States of America

Q. Hey Oracle! I watched the live stream of Rock Am Ring on Saturday and loved all of it, the boys reminded me why they're my favorite band in the world. All the new songs are great. I know that someone has said that there will be "no video" for ETIAW. So I guess my question is two-fold. First, why not? And second, does this mean that it isn't the lead single from LP5 (or even will be on it)? Thanks Oracle, you rock! -B

The Oracle replies:

As you rightly notice there is no video - at the moment. That doesn't mean that whoever told you there'll be "no video" is correct. There MAY be a video. There may not. Oooh I'm annoying aren't I? It must appear that everything is shrouded in secrecy right now but it's not meant to be. I just want to clear up that no album track listing has been announced so whether ETIAW appears on the album remains to be seen and is not for me to speculate upon. Until the album is mastered and totally ready it would be pointless. ETIAW is a single. It's irrelevant whether it's a lead single or not as the album is still a while off. A single does not have relate to an album or appear on one, it can stand alone (as Christmas Lights did) but that doesn't mean that it will or won't. Ah sorry for being slightly cryptic guys, you know I couldn't say even if I knew (which I don't).

June 6, 2011 - submitted by Patrice, Australia

Q. I know you can't say when the date of LP5 is but why all the secrecy?! Especially as 4-5 songs are now out in the youtube a sphere ... I'm trying to hold out from listening to them too much until the album is out ... but it's extermely difficult! Please help! Patrice. Slightly desperate.

The Oracle replies:

It's not a secret, it just hasn't been officially announced yet. We want to wait until it's absolutely finished too, which it isn't. Also, a vague time scale was given after an EMI rep quoted it.

June 6, 2011 - submitted by Nina, Germany

Q. Hi Oracle, my question is about the curl-symbol which Chris was wearing at his shirt during the Rock im Park show (and which also is arranged here at your hompage): This symbol is the emblem of a Restaurant in Nuremberg, where I was working as a waitress. Is there any secret conection between Coldplay and this restaurant?

The Oracle replies:

Absolutely none at all, whatsoever. I saw a similar swirl on Britain's Got Talent but that's a totally unrelated coincidence too!