The long wait for JJ72's third album is nearly over, with the band confirming that it's in the can and awaiting spring 2005 release.

"It's currently undergoing its final mixing stage," reads an official band communiqué. "Once that's done it's a matter of mastering, deciding on artwork, booking a tour and deciding what singles to release.

"We recorded the as-yet-untitled album with Ian Caple in Parkgate Studios in the south of England. Ian was the producer behind our debut album, JJ72. We're really happy with what we have."

The collection marks the recorded debut of the JJ's new bassist, Sara Fox, who's said to have had a major impact on their sound.