The Courteeners biography
The first song released from the album was "Cross My Heart and Hope To Fly" making its radio debut on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show as his Hottest Record In The World. The track was released as a free download through their official website on 7 December 2009 as well as a seven-inch version with a B-side.
Falcon's first official single "You Overdid It Doll" was released a week before the album's release on 15 February. This also saw its radio debut on BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe show. Lowe, a big supporter throughout the band's career, once again made it his Hottest Record In The World. The single was added to daytime radio playlists including BBC Radio One, XFM, and BBC 6 Music.
A UK Tour to coincide with the album's release was announced in December 2009. The tour includes dates at London Brixton Academy, Blackburn King George's Hall and Blackpool Empress Ballroom.
In Falcon's first week it entered the top 10 in 6th place.
Liam Fray and Michael Campbell appeared on Sky Sports Saturday morning football show Soccer AM to talk to Max Rushden and Helen Chamberlain about new album Falcon.
Noel Gallagher invited the band to support him at the Royal Albert Hall on 25 March 2010. The show was in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. It was the band's first appearance at the venue.
The band appeared on the Other Stage at 2010 Glastonbury Festival on Friday 25 June 2010.
On Sunday June 13, 2010 the band appeared on the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival. The performed on the main stage ahead of Paul McCartney's headline appearance that evening.
In July 2010 the band returned to the T In The Park festival, appearing on the Saturday evening on the Radio 1/NME Stage.
In August 2010, The Courteeners announced a five date UK tour to take place in December. The tour includes the bands largest ever headline gig at the Manchester Evening News Arena
The band returned to Japan at the beginning of August 2010, appearing in Tokyo and Osaka at the Summersonic 2010 festival.
In August 2010 the band made their second appearance at V Festival, performing on the 4 music stage.
On the 18th August Liam Fray was in invited to perform a headline set at the re-opening of Salford Lads Club. It was the first ever show at the legendary venue. He told NME: "I used to go to Salford University and I would see from the bus in the morning Japanese and American tourists outside having their picture taken. We were joking about opening the doors at two in the afternoon so everyone at the gig can get their photo on the way in! It's a massive landmark and it's a pleasure and privilege to play it."
On the fifth of November The Courteeners announced a 5 song EP on their official website which include 2 songs from Falcon, Lullaby and Scratch Your Name Upon My Lips. There are two brand new songs Three Months and Swear Down plus a cover version of Yeah Yeah Yeahs' 'Zero'. The EP was released on December 5. The track list is below.
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