never been a verve fan particularly though i do think they have had some really good songs, in particular, "space and time." I borrowed this from someone and listened to it over a day long hangover. The single is faily ordinary. "DJ wont you play a song for the lovers" is repeated over a decent concoction of sounds. Nothing to get excited over. However, the b sides are very damn good particularly the song "(Could Be) A Country Thing, City Thing, Blues Thing." "Precious Stone" has a good psych-electroic backround and has nice lyrics and it is the type of song "A song for the lovers" begs for. Who the hell is running this guys career?

Well only a song for the lovers is suicidle but Could be a country thing is a superb song worthy for a place on Urban Hymns or A Northern soul as its brilliant voice over each other adds to the great effect of the song.

HOwever I do not see the point in going solo when you are in a brilliant band like the Verve. Sting left the Police, Lennon and co. left the beatles and all their solo stuff is no way up to the standerds of the bands material.

Go back to the band Richey as you all need each other and make a worthy follow up to the 1997 smash Urban Hymns.

Becides the already magnificent "Song for the Lovers", two excellent bonus tracks come along with this purchase that are not found anywhere else. First there's (Could Be), which is a slow and relaxing song, I love it. Then there's Precious Stone also great, it's a bit faster and uplifting. Who else, in this world, makes the style of music as Richard Ashcroft, this man sings the Blues, Country, Rock, etc.