After the unceremonious split of Brit pop legends The Verve in 1999, front man
and songwriter "Mad" Richard Ashcroft re-emerged with a sack of songs and the
same love of hazy, psych-tinged, 1960s guitar pop. Full of charisma, a wild
streak and a talent for penning some of the most heartfelt anthems of his era,
Ashcroft's influence spread to the likes Oasis, Coldplay and Kasabian and his
return was eagerly awaited. Debut solo single A Song For The Lovers shot
straight to Number 3 in the UK and Alone With Everyone (2000) topped the album
charts as his new material was widely acclai...