A shame the guitarist is a basket case.
What. Oh, do you mean, a basket case as in mad as in mad guitar playing? Then yes, I agree.
Is Ashcroft not a legendary asshole?
It's what makes him entertaining.
By far and away the best thing about the Verve. Proof: A Storm In Heaven.
Ashcroft solo is shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.
I see that and I raise you A Northern Soul. It's amazing, I like A Storm In Heaven but it hasn't clicked with me in the least.
Everybody who hasn't listened to All In the Mind and Gravity Grave must do so now.
I liked Love is Noise when it came out. A lot.
I still think it's a brilliant song. Loved the gliding, wide open spaces feel.
My problem with Urban Hymns is the length of the tracks. While nearly every one of the tracks runs too long, The Rolling People is absolutely absurd. Come On is obviously no better. To me, A Storm In Heaven is more economical, and has the beautiful atmosphere I wish Urban Hymns had.
On the other hand, I think Urban Hymns is very strong melodically, and I can't argue with the singles. The closer to space rock they get though, the more I'd rather be listening to early Verve or Spiritualized or something.
Of course, I realize I'm in the minority preferring early shoegaze Verve over the epic Urban Hymns. That's OK; with the EP, I'd say there's more than enough Verve music to suit my tastes.
The Rolling People and Come On absurd? Do you mean as in utter and complete mindblowing brilliance? Please, I hope you do. Both kick ass so much.
I really like Urban Hymns, and yes, I agree completely regarding the album length and also I'll add that there are a few tracks that I don't care for.
Highlights for me would be Sonnet, The Rolling People, Catching the Butterfly (absolute gem), Space and Time (depending on my mood though), Weeping Willow, Lucky Man and Come On.
And while on the subject of The Verve, Forth is a very, very underrated album.