I think we'll start hearing concrete things within the next couple of months, especially with the new show being announced recently. STP just aren't good at communicating with fans and there could be work being done on the album right now without our knowledge.
ok...but you guys are talking about a new album that just happens to be coming out at Christmastime, not like a "Christmas Album" right? I mean...just think of the possibilities...
as far as the rumour mill goes, I think I would just like to hear, yes, we are for sure writing/recording/planning a tour and then one day hear something on the radio and hey, the album is out in 3 weeks.
it's like waiting for a bus, and that guy who keeps stepping out onto the street to see if there's a bus down the road somewhere...does it really matter if he can see one, it's coming, you just gotta wait. It's not gonna get here any faster.