When you get emails saying "Are You Ready" you get a little intrigued. Well I certainly did and this was an email I receieved from Richard Ashcroft a couple of days ago. I had forgotten I was registered to his website. 2006's album Keys To The World was when I most probably registered my interest.
Upon first visit to the website I learned that Dicky had worked on a song about the short film released in the guardian about sex trafficking (a very brutal, violent and distressing film, personally I don't recommend it. Being the wuss I am I couldn't watch it all).
Another email from Ashcroft arrived yesterday titled "Yes I'm Ready" and now I can tell you what exactly is happening! The Verve split up again sometime late last year, McCabe believed Ashcroft was using the band as a way to relaunch his solo career. It's an interesting thought but someone as influential as Ashcroft I believe doesn't need a resurrection, he's always going to attract the crowds because..... well, it's Richard Ashcroft!
Ashcroft has now formed a new band called United Nations Of Sound. Their first single and taste of what they sound like is called Are You Ready. I've included a link at the bottom of this post.
First thoughts, very Ian Brown and there wouldn't really be a better solo artist to follow for Ashcroft, both were part of very influential brit pop bands.
If that's the direction Ashcroft is set to go down then I am thoroughly looking forward to what this album will bring especially if this song is anything to go by. Radio friendly too, radio one will be most pleased!
Listen to the new single here:
http://www.nme.com/video?bcpid=26429438001&bctid=62165493001
Northern Soul
listening to:
United Nations Of Sound - Are You Ready?
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