... It threatens to let rip about 3 minutes in, but never quites goes as far you would wish, it's all terribly well mannered, but still remains a highlight from 'Alone with Everybody'.
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victim of his own success. That the Verve's final album, the universally applauded Urban Hymns, with its down-tempo laments and thoughtful lyrics captured a space i...
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Like so many before him, the Verve's ex-frontman Richard Ashcroft is destined to be the
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victim of his own success. That the Verve's final album, the universally applaudedUrban Hymns, with its down-tempo laments and thoughtful lyrics captured a space in...
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Personnel: Richard Ashcroft (vocals, guitar, melodica, piano, organ, Mellotron, keyboards,
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percussion); BJ Cole (pedal steel guitar); London Session Orchestra (strings); Lucinda Barry (harp); Jim Hunt (flute, saxophone); Jane Pickles, Anna Noakes (flut...
York - (studio) You On My Mind (In My Sleep) - (studio) Crazy World - (studio) On A Beach - (studio) Money To Burn - (studio) Slow Was My Heart - (studio) C'mon People (We're Making It Now) - (studio) Everybody - (studio)
victim of his own success. That the Verve's final album, the universally applauded Urban Hymns, with its down-tempo laments and thoughtful lyrics captured a space in time and was taken to a nation's hearts, makes it a tough act to follow, even for the man who was the creative force behind the Verve. And Richard Ashcroft's solo debut Alone With Everybody doesn't really compare at all. The thoughtful country-tinged ballads "Brave New World" and "I Get My Beat"--strummed acoustics, melancholic strings and lyrics that run like a conversation with himself--confirm Ashcroft's ability to pen a captivating melody. Meanwhile, singles "A Song For The Lovers" and "Money To Burn"--positively up-beat by his standards--may not be as emotive or touch the same nerve as Urban Hymns' "The Drugs Don't Work", "Lucky Man" or "Bitter Sweet Symphony", but they're still infectious. And the eerie atmosphere and raw edge of "New York" reassure that there's more to him than plodding, sentimental acoustic tunes. The Verve would never have pulled off an Urban Hymns Volume II, which is why their leading light has been wise not to try to either. --Dan Gennoe
York - (studio) You On My Mind (In My Sleep) - (studio) Crazy World - (studio) On The Beach - (studio) Money To Burn - (studio) Slow Was My Heart - (studio) C'mon People (We're Making It Now) - (studio) Everybody - (studio) Leave Me High - (studio) XX Yy (Bonus) - (studio)
Advantages: Well produced, high standard of musicianship Disadvantages: Tone remains the same, no edge, likeable but forgettable
'A Northern Soul' this ain't. A collection of songs that were mostly written during the 'Urban Hymns' sessions, and some of these tracks would fit quite snugly onto that album, but this remains a very un-Verve work. Pete Salisbury on drums and Nick Mcabe Tour 'stand-in' BJ Cole are the only artists to appear from the wreckage of the Verve, session musicians filling the other spots, along with Ashcroft's wife and keyboard player Kate Radley.
'A Song ... ...and immediately urges you to forget any hopes of 'This is Music' style anthems. It is undeniably poppy, with a far more accesible sound than previously. A country twang is the backbone to this upbeat number, strings bolster the sound along with some nice muted horns. It is a nice track and was a brave first single when perhaps 'Money to Burn' would have been a far safer bet. Track 2, 'I Got My Beat', is a slow number, lushly produced again, soft ...
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Advantages: Uplifting and make syou stronger in your love Disadvantages: Love Love Love , can Ashcroft do anything else ?
SO Richard Ashcroft is back . The question on everyones lips is can he surpass his history with The Verve ? Well yes he can . With a new all star band ( Pino Palladino - Bass , Bj Cole - Guitar , Peter Salisbury of The Verve on drums and Ashcrofts wife Kate on Keyboards ) and a handfull of tunes he's ready to start again . The Albums opener " A song for the lovers " is already a masterpiece and was well chosen as the lead off single . Other songs ... ..., Ashcrofts love for his wife Kate . So if your someone who's not a big fan of ballards or love songs , then don't buy this album . If on the other hand you are then this is the album for you 11 ways to say i love you . A masterpiece and an album i highly recommend . ...
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Advantages: Visionary, positive Disadvantages: No sign of Mad Richard as of yet...
It's the age old story. Boy forms band, sells precisely no records, splits band, records legendary guitar anthem, sells millions of records, splits band again, embarks on solo project. So how does Mad Richard's offering shape up?
One word sums up this record, that word is 'positivity.' 'Alone With Everybody' is a remarkably upbeat record, probably due to wife and ex-Spiritualized keyboardist Kate Radley. Ashcroft has finally found contentment. But ...
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Advantages: Many great songs!! Disadvantages: Not with the Verve
I was bitterly disappointed when the Verve were splitting up. I remember classics like 'The Drugs Dont Work' and 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' after hearing them many times on the radio.
Then Ashcroft decided to go solo and what a good decision. And when he released Song For The Lovers, you could just picture that Verve were playing with him.
Anyway I was glad to hear that he was releasing a solo album. And i was sure glad i bought it. Okay there may ... ...to but the majority youll play over and over again. I bet youve already listened to 'Song for the Lovers' and 'C'mon people' a hundred times already!!
On a Beach, Cmon People, i get my beat are my favourites but youll have to listen to the songs to find out what you like! ...
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Advantages: its just brilliance Disadvantages: none i can think of
I liked a few of the verves tracks, but never went rushing out to by this album when it was released.
My boyfriend brought it over a few weeks back, and I still have it *L*
It is a great album, there isn't one track I hate, or skip over I love them all.
I do have my favourites though, "you on my mind in my sleep" is the top one for me, it has meaning to me, and brings back happy thoughts!
"MOney to burn" is another of my top tracks.
"C'mon people" ... ...It is perfect for lovers, it isn't the usual mushy mush love songs, richard ashcroft does them in a way that they dont really sound mushy until you really listen to the lyrics.
"..i got money to burn and i want to burn it on you
come on yeah yeah i got one short life and i want to spend it with you..."
I guess many guys who liked the verve and brought this would be probably disappointed as it is a different genre of music.
I know this has been ...
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