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WESTLIFE manager Louis Walsh last night admitted he didn't like their last album - but insisted their new one is going to be the CD of the year.
The Irish boyband yesterday launched World Of Our Own, the follow- up to Coast To Coast, and announced a new European tour which includes two dates in Scotland.
Louis, who also managed Boyzone, said: "This album is much better than the last one - it's going to sell 10 million.
"I didn't like the last one, but this is brilliant. Bryan and Shane are turning out some amazing stuff. They are the two with the long-term futures ahead of them - they have really gelled.
"It's going to be the album of the year."
Louis also insisted the album was proof that the band will not be splitting up, despite recent rumours after Bryan McFadden claimed he was thinking about his solo career.
Louis said: "It's all rubbish. The boys are very happy and if they weren't, I don't think they could have produced an album of this quality."
But new dad Bryan admitted he isn't sure how he will cope with being away from daughter Molly during the tour.
The singer, who will marry former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona in January said: "It is something I am going to have to deal with.
"It has already been difficult being away from her since she was born and obviously the tour will be tough in that respect, but I am looking forward to it all the same."
The group also revealed the BBC are making a...