The Verve New Single! - Page 9

joyfulgirl · 08-21-2008, 11:33 PM

Yeah, Sit & Wonder and Columbo are excellent. Definitely have to pick this up for my road trip next week. I'm also dying to see them. Please come to a city near me.

tomtom · 08-21-2008, 11:57 PM

Columbo alone makes this album worth the money - a piece that mines territory that The Verve can claim as theirs alone. Something that a band like Interpol would aspire to create, but quite frankly, good as they are, simply dont have the chops for. Dark, atmospheric, sexy, trippy...

Rest of the album is very hit and miss though for me. Sit and Wonder is good but it doesnt quite get as violent as I'd like - suppose the ferocious live versions spoilt it for me. Judas is pretty, Appalachian Springs has some clumsy lyrics and muddy production but has its moments, Love is Noise is the Big Single and works, Rather Be and Numbness are ok, but Noise Epic is silly, underdone, and pointless, I See Houses never takes off, and Valium Skies just downright embarrassing. Seems like they simply didnt give themselves enough quality control time with the work and pushed it out. And McCabe's wizardry has been seriously underused.

DaveC · 08-23-2008, 01:03 PM

I couldn't wait. I just hit play and it's starting now...

U2Fanatic4ever · 08-23-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveC

I couldn't wait. I just hit play and it's starting now...

*rubs hands together*

my evil plan worked.............muhahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa

DaveC · 08-23-2008, 01:55 PM

Sit and Wonder: A great opener with a cool groove. This song sounds like it could be epic live.
Love is Noise: Of course, it's the single, and it deserves it. Sounds to me like they've changed up the mix a bit from the initial leak that was heard, and brought the guitar up a bit. This song fuckin rocks, and doesn't let up start to finish.
Rather Be: A simpler track, reminds me of something like This Time. Not really a standout on the album, but still eminently listenable and catchy.
Judas: This song sounds like the Verve mashed up a few guitar lines from Pink Floyd's "Marooned" and "Keep Talking", gave it an upbeat tempo and built some cool overdubs around it. The sound of a band playing underwater for an audience of whales.
Numbness: Unreal. Again, vaguely Floydian (reminds me of Breathe), but with the unmistakable Verve vibe. I especially love their spacey tracks, and this sounds like it could have been on A Storm in Heaven. My favourite track so far.

Time for the second half, VERY solid thus far, though.

DaveC · 08-23-2008, 03:22 PM

I See Houses: A nice tune, but not terribly memorable.
Noise Epic: Sounds completely unfinished. The only song on the album where I really feel they didn't put in a full effort. It's a shame, cause there's a seed of brilliance in there, but it didn't quite get watered properly.
Valium Skies: Not great, but for some reason there's something I dig about this track that I can't quite put my finger on. I feel like this one might be a grower.
Columbo: Unfuckingreal. This is worth the price of the disc alone. This is what would happen when A Man Called Sun and Weeping Willow had a baby and jacked it up on steroids. An absolute ripper.
Appalachian Springs: Not awful, a good song and a decent closer, but like I See Houses, not altogether memorable.

The first half was a bit better than the second, but otherwise a seriously killer album. I can see this getting a shitload of spins/listens on the iPod. Roll on Tuesday

DaveC · 08-26-2008, 02:50 PM

I cannot fucking stop listening to this album. It's everything I hoped it would be. "Comeback/reunion" albums generally sound like shite, but this is the complete opposite. I'm blown away.

U2Fanatic4ever · 08-26-2008, 02:51 PM

can't wait to go home and download this album from itunes...

Irishteen · 08-29-2008, 05:06 PM

Forth is so awesome

intedomine · 08-29-2008, 09:33 PM

Bought it yesterday, Valium Skies

U2Fanatic4ever · 08-29-2008, 09:42 PM

yep! it's awesome all right!

now bring on that US Tour lads!!!!!!!!!!!!

intedomine · 09-01-2008, 09:07 AM

All day I've had melodies and hooks from this album floatin' through my mind all day, whenever I think, I've got I See Houses or Valium Skies or Judas as the soundtrack to my day, this album is immense.

Loving it.....

mad1 · 09-01-2008, 09:11 AM

Got to get the album this week!

all I can say is, while it was massive, it was a shame too that they only got as high as 5 in our charts. they be slippin, shame. Kate Perry, argh, argh!

I like her.

DaveC · 09-01-2008, 12:11 PM

Charts (Peak Position)
ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart (Australia): 20
UK Albums Chart: 1

purpleblackeye · 09-01-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intedomine

Bought it yesterday, Valium Skies

that's probably the worst song on the album...incredibly cheesy. sounds like a bad mix of Oasis and Ashcroft's solo output

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08-21-2008, 11:33 PM	#121
joyfulgirl This one's optimistic Premium Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the desert Posts: 10,458 Local Time: 09:39 PM	Yeah, Sit & Wonder and Columbo are excellent. Definitely have to pick this up for my road trip next week. I'm also dying to see them. Please come to a city near me.

08-21-2008, 11:57 PM	#122
tomtom Acrobat Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York Posts: 342 Local Time: 04:39 AM	Columbo alone makes this album worth the money - a piece that mines territory that The Verve can claim as theirs alone. Something that a band like Interpol would aspire to create, but quite frankly, good as they are, simply dont have the chops for. Dark, atmospheric, sexy, trippy... Rest of the album is very hit and miss though for me. Sit and Wonder is good but it doesnt quite get as violent as I'd like - suppose the ferocious live versions spoilt it for me. Judas is pretty, Appalachian Springs has some clumsy lyrics and muddy production but has its moments, Love is Noise is the Big Single and works, Rather Be and Numbness are ok, but Noise Epic is silly, underdone, and pointless, I See Houses never takes off, and Valium Skies just downright embarrassing. Seems like they simply didnt give themselves enough quality control time with the work and pushed it out. And McCabe's wizardry has been seriously underused.

08-23-2008, 01:03 PM	#123
DaveC ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: playoffs baby Posts: 12,391 Local Time: 12:39 AM Images: 188	I couldn't wait. I just hit play and it's starting now...

08-23-2008, 01:55 PM	#125
DaveC ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: playoffs baby Posts: 12,391 Local Time: 12:39 AM Images: 188	Sit and Wonder: A great opener with a cool groove. This song sounds like it could be epic live. Love is Noise: Of course, it's the single, and it deserves it. Sounds to me like they've changed up the mix a bit from the initial leak that was heard, and brought the guitar up a bit. This song fuckin rocks, and doesn't let up start to finish. Rather Be: A simpler track, reminds me of something like This Time. Not really a standout on the album, but still eminently listenable and catchy. Judas: This song sounds like the Verve mashed up a few guitar lines from Pink Floyd's "Marooned" and "Keep Talking", gave it an upbeat tempo and built some cool overdubs around it. The sound of a band playing underwater for an audience of whales. Numbness: Unreal. Again, vaguely Floydian (reminds me of Breathe), but with the unmistakable Verve vibe. I especially love their spacey tracks, and this sounds like it could have been on A Storm in Heaven. My favourite track so far. Time for the second half, VERY solid thus far, though.

08-23-2008, 03:22 PM	#126
DaveC ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: playoffs baby Posts: 12,391 Local Time: 12:39 AM Images: 188	I See Houses: A nice tune, but not terribly memorable. Noise Epic: Sounds completely unfinished. The only song on the album where I really feel they didn't put in a full effort. It's a shame, cause there's a seed of brilliance in there, but it didn't quite get watered properly. Valium Skies: Not great, but for some reason there's something I dig about this track that I can't quite put my finger on. I feel like this one might be a grower. Columbo: Unfuckingreal. This is worth the price of the disc alone. This is what would happen when A Man Called Sun and Weeping Willow had a baby and jacked it up on steroids. An absolute ripper. Appalachian Springs: Not awful, a good song and a decent closer, but like I See Houses, not altogether memorable. The first half was a bit better than the second, but otherwise a seriously killer album. I can see this getting a shitload of spins/listens on the iPod. Roll on Tuesday

08-26-2008, 02:50 PM	#127
DaveC ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: playoffs baby Posts: 12,391 Local Time: 12:39 AM Images: 188	I cannot fucking stop listening to this album. It's everything I hoped it would be. "Comeback/reunion" albums generally sound like shite, but this is the complete opposite. I'm blown away.

08-29-2008, 05:06 PM	#129
Irishteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 22,033 Local Time: 04:39 AM	Forth is so awesome

08-29-2008, 09:33 PM	#130
intedomine Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MELBOURNE's crazy!!! Posts: 3,990 Local Time: 03:39 PM	Bought it yesterday, Valium Skies

09-01-2008, 09:07 AM	#132
intedomine Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MELBOURNE's crazy!!! Posts: 3,990 Local Time: 03:39 PM	All day I've had melodies and hooks from this album floatin' through my mind all day, whenever I think, I've got I See Houses or Valium Skies or Judas as the soundtrack to my day, this album is immense. Loving it.....

09-01-2008, 09:11 AM	#133
mad1 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: May 2001 Location: Angie Jolie lover from Belfast Norn Ireland. (girl). Missing the young carefree Jolie. Thank you to those who left me birthday wishes! Nice 'o ya! big hug and kiss :) Posts: 8,508 Local Time: 04:39 AM	Got to get the album this week! all I can say is, while it was massive, it was a shame too that they only got as high as 5 in our charts. they be slippin, shame. Kate Perry, argh, argh! I like her.

09-01-2008, 12:11 PM	#134
DaveC ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: playoffs baby Posts: 12,391 Local Time: 12:39 AM Images: 188	Charts (Peak Position) ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart (Australia): 20 UK Albums Chart: 1