“The best song Jagger and Richards have written in 20 years”

Find out what the author of this article thinks about Richard Ashcroft's now-famous quote here. Was Ashcroft right about the Rolling Bones?

• Source: Popmatters
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Rolling Stone: Bittersweet Triumph

Bittersweet Triumph: How Richard Ashcroft and the Verve turned eight hard, drug-soaked years of breakdowns into rock & roll salvation.

That's the title, and in case you never had the chance to read it, The Verve's 1998 article and cover story in Rolling Stone, a United States-based magazine devoted to music and popular culture, has been archived on their website.

It's worth a read. Check it out here.

Promo for "Are You Ready?"

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By the looks of it, Richard Ashcroft's forthcoming album will go under the banner of the United Nations of Sound. "Are You Ready" is lifted from United Nations of Sound's debut album, 'Redemption', which will be released on March 29th.

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New United Nations of Sound record details

United Nations of Sound is The Verve singer Richard Ashcroft's new band.

An album, expected to be called ‘Redemption’, is coming in March. It was produced by hip-hop pioneer No I.D., who has previously worked with Jay-Z, Nas and Kanye West.

Ashcroft recorded the album in New York, Los Angeles and London with string arrangements by Benjamin Wright (Aretha Franklin, Outkast).

"Are You Ready" is lifted from United Nations Of Sound's debut album, 'Redemption', which will be released on March 29th.

Listen to the song below.

Note:

• New musical direction working with No I.D.
• Benjamin Wright providing string arrangements
• Chris Potter mixing
• Two new songs unveiled in a short space of time, one on Dec 18th, one on Jan 18th

Source: Undercover