Richard Ashcroft and the United Nations of Sound

Widely known for his unique vocals, unwavering confidence and ear for anthemic composition, The Verve former frontman Richard Ashcroft has had critics raving for the better part of two decades and his latest project with The United Nations of Sound is sure to receive the same fervent response.
 
Their debut album Are You Ready features string arrangements by the legendary Benjamin Wright who scored the strings on Michael Jackson’s Thriller and has worked with artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin and Outkast.
 
They're in town to play The Palace on Friday July 30, Richard Ashcroft and The United Nations Of Sound are giving away three copies of their new album. For your chance to get your hands on one of them, just tell us a story in the comments box below about when you used to love The Verve.
 
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Comments

Posted by Greg on July 28, 2010 @ 2:57pm

First heard the verve on steve wide's RRR radio show, when northern soul came out, it was like nothing I had ever heard before, it blew me away, then of course urban hymns came out and the rest is history.

Cheers

Greg

Posted by Laura on July 28, 2010 @ 4:49pm

I was a teenager when "Bitter Sweet Symphony" and "The Drugs Don't Work" came out. Songs of my generation...can't really remember where I first heard them but still listen to them now when I feel nostalgic!

Posted by Kelly Tsalamandris on July 28, 2010 @ 8:50pm

I have always loved the Verve, but i remember at the Justin Timberlake concert, he played The Verve- Bittersweet symphony as he was saying goodbye to the audience.. and that was pretty memorable.

Posted by Mahesh on July 29, 2010 @ 4:58pm

At the height of the Brit Pop craze we were spoilt for choice for class acts. Some were obviously a flash in the pan, and the movement's spiritual leader Oasis was constantly avoiding self-destruction at the hands of the Gallagher brothers. The Verve was a band you could genuinely believe in.

Posted by Anonymous on July 29, 2010 @ 8:59pm

When I was in Grade 5 I saw Richard walking down street to that majestic orchestral riff and that massive drum groove, knocking over women and old people, and he didn't even have to care BECAUSE HE WAS A ROCK STAR.

Posted by Lauren Hoy on August 2, 2010 @ 10:11pm

I still love The Verve. So they may have split, but they could reform again, they’ve done it before….one can dream. Thinking back to the 90’s, and memorable movie moments, I can’t help but be reminded of Cruel Intentions. The music director couldn’t have chosen a more fitting song to play over the final scene than Bitter Sweet Symphony.