Solo Noel Gallagher Battles Coldplay

Noel Gallagher's first hurdle as a solo artist will be having to face Coldplay in a battle of the albums.

The guitarist will have a job on his hands to stay at the top of the charts for more than one week this autumn.

Chris Martin and the band are releasing their latest offering seven days later.

The former Oasis star issues his first solo album, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, on October 17.

It's certain to race to No1, but a week later, on October 24, is when Coldplay have scheduled the release of their fifth collection.

It's not the first time Noel and Coldplay have been involved in a chart battle.

Back in 2005 Oasis' Don't Believe The Truth hit shop shelves seven days before the rockers' third album X&Y.

The reign of Don't Believe The Truth at No1 lasted just seven days.

At least we can look forward to an autumn of brilliant new music.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk