Meanwhile, the band are said to be planning a covers album with each member choosing four of their favourite songs. Oasis, Duran Duran,
Bruce Springsteen, U2, The Cars, New Order and Joy Division, one imagines, would have to be on the shortlist.
Tickets for this year’s Punchestown extravaganza go back on general sale at 8am on Friday March 6. Oxegen 2009, which is promoted by MCD, takes place on 10th - 12th July at Punchestown Racecourse, Naas.