“We’ve recorded about 12 or 14 songs – which are now all in various states of undress. So the new album is definitely shaping up,” said Paul Noonan.
“I’m actually really looking forward to going back to work on them. It’s nice to give it a break, go touring, and then go back to them.”
Bell X1 spent the month of March on the road playing small venues throughout the US, including a stop in Boston on St Patrick’s Day weekend, where they were welcomed by a slew of Irish and American fans. Playing songs from their 2005 album Flock hasn’t gotten old for the lads yet, with the album only recently released in America and a whole new set of fans to win over.
“I think because everything is fresh here, and the show’s are a kind of a two-way interaction, it gives it a freshness to us, too,” said Noonan.
The band kicked off a European tour on March 25, but Noonan said the band will finish their new album before heading back to Ireland for any shows.
“We’re not gonna play another show at home without releasing a new record,” Noonan said. “That would be taking the piss.”
A full-length interview and review of their St Patrick’s Day gig in Boston is in the new issue of Hot Press, on sale this Thursday, April 10.