THE INTERVIEW SESSIONS
THE INTERVIEW SESSIONS
| What a barren and soulless world it would
it be without The Verve. With 'Urban Hymns' the best British band
of the 1990's have produced the seminal album of the decade.
After an acrimonious split in 1995 threatened to prematurely derail the
burgeoning talent exhibited within the remarkable 'Northern Soul', the
band reformed in 1997 and roared back with the quite breathtaking 'Urban
Hymns'. The album produced the hit singles 'Bitter Sweet Symphony'
'The Drugs Don't Work' ' Sonnet' and the awesome 'Lucky Man'. Formed
in 1990 in Wigan, Nick McCabe, Richard Ashcroft, Simon Tong, SImon Jones
and Peter Salisbury began laying the foundations of the voluminous sound
with the debut album 'A Storm in Heaven'. After a bout of extensive
touring 'Northern Soul' followed tow years later leaving the music critics,
and record buying public alike, simply stunned. As 'A New Decade',
'On Your Own' and 'History' seeped into the collective consciousness it
appeared that the saviours of British rock had arrived. However,
citing personal and musical differences The Verve proceeded to shatter
all that optimism by announing their split. For the next two years
rumours of reconciliation constantly appeared in the music press.
Thankfully, the band did manage to patch up their differences, returning
with the fabulous 'Urban Hymns', thus cementing their place within the
highest echelons of British music. However, in a cruel twist of fate,
rumours are again surfacing about the imminent demise of the band, which
hopefully will prove to be without foundation. 1999 desperately needs
a new release from The Verve. Chatback Records is delighted to present
this fascinating interview that offers some insight into the workings of
the band, their influences, the creative process, and the rigours of touring.
approx. 20 mins |
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