Baby Face - Little Richard

Advantages: Song for the lovers
Disadvantages: To much like the verve

...Richard Ashcroft faced a real challenge with his new album, competing with the classic Verve album 'Urban Hymns'. But with 'Alone With Everybody' he has done a commendable job. Admittedly, only 'New York' has the tension and sinister guitar offered up by the Verve, but it is obvious that Richard is mellowing. Perhaps a happy marriage and new baby have changed his outlook, but tracks like 'You in My Mind and My Sleep' and single 'Song for the Lovers' are perfect summer tunes. The album lacks the angst of Urban Hymns, but has a charm of its own, with only one or two tracks as obviously fillers. It's a slow grower, but it hooks you.... Read review

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Advantages: The next best thing to a CCR greatest hits
Disadvantages: None

..."Cosmo's Factory" was significantly the only Creedence album to top the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Excluding best-ofs, it remains their ultimate set. Included are four tracks released as singles around the same time (summer and autumn 1970), a couple of 50s rock'n'roll faces, "Ooby Dooby" and "My Baby Left Me", an old blues standard, "Before You Accuse Me", and a couple of longer, more improvisational cuts. The 11-minute "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" had always polarised opinion; some (including fans of the Marvin Gaye original) praised it as one of the first successful rock covers of a soul number, while others thought it either sacrilege or an unnecessary way of filling up playing time. "Ramble Tamble", at over 7 minutes, is really two pieces of music welded together, a brisk riff-driven song to open and close... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic album, lyrically inspired
Disadvantages: I can't think of any!

...So you thought Richard Ashcroft has 'dropped off the face of the earth' since 'The Verve'?(except for his brief appearance in the Live 8 2005 concert). Then you are mistaken! This artist has been crafing out an inspired but under-promoted solo career since pre 2000. 'Human Conditions' is a 10 track album produced by Chris Potter and Richard Ashcroft with all tracks written by Richard Ashcroft. Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd, you can purchase this album for as little as £5.99! Lyrically, the album is genius and marks the progression of Mr Ashcrofts talents from the, already dizzy heights of 'The Verve'. This is very much a 'thinking mans' album and leads you to ponder on 'life,the universe and everything!' The Orchestral arrangements (by Wil Malone) are also a treat! Running Order: 1) Check The Meaning - over 7 minutes long... Read review

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