Originally posted by ahn1991:Well this is the most definitive of a date we've gotten so far, so even if the sources aren't very clear, we at least have something to work with.
Surely they plan on having a physical product in the stores for the Christmas market which would mean a single and promo duties from late October/early November. I see the MTV EMA's are on the 10th of November, 2013!
Mixing, mastering, artwork design, etc. over the next couple of months. It's hard to see them releasing in August as it's not a traditional month for sales/releases. I'd say mid to late autumn is realistic.
I'm curious to see whether they've pursued the complimentary app idea to go with the album. That will bring further delay, but Bono has not been as vocal recently about the idea of expanding the idea of an album.