Coldplay to give away free album

Coldplay are giving their next album away.

Fans attending the group's 'Viva La Vida' world tour will get a copy of the nine-track 'LeftRightLeftRightLeft' live CD.

The band said in a statement: "Playing live is what we love. This album is a thank you to our fans - the people who give us a reason to do it and make it happen."

The album - which will not be given away at festival shows - includes hits from the four-piece's back catalogue, including 'Viva La Vida', 'Clocks' and 'Fix You'.

Other songs featured on the CD include 'Glass of Water' and 'Postcards From Far Away', both of which are taken from their recent limited-edition 'Prospek's March' EP.

Fans not lucky enough to have tickets for the tour can download the album from the group's official website from May 15.

Singer Chris Martin has previously said the band were considering the free release.

He said in February: "It's a way of saying thank you. It's a tough economy and people are paying a lot of money for tickets."