The following year on 24 November 2006, Hindmarsh published the autobiographical book Rider ( Lulu.com self-publishing ), which chronicles his experiences and observations on the road touring from 1992 to 1998 with Swervedriver. Meanwhile, Franklin had begun an indie rock collaboration with Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino under what would become the moniker Magnetic Morning . At the time, Franklin held little optimism for a Swervedriver reunion as they were all deep in individual pursuits but by mid 2007 had changed his outlook, referring positively to the successful 2004 reunion of the Pixies during an interview promoting his first release as a solo artist, Bolts of Melody . The former bandmates would get together with serious intentions shortly thereafter, when the idea resurfaced in a phone conversation between Franklin and Hartridge in early October 2007; on 19 October 2007, they officially announced that Swervedriver would reunite for a 2008 international tour. Hindmarsh confirmed the news on the band’s discussion forum the following day: “Yep – it’s true. Your enthusiasm & passion for the band over these past years has been truly awe-inspiring. Humbling in fact.” Franklin released the following statement on 6 November 2007 about the band getting back together:
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