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I picked up A Northern Soul as I have never heard it before and all I can say is wow - it's probably the best album I have heard so far this year. Every track is great and the tune (reprise) at the end is wonderful.
Anyone else a fan of this album? I'm just sorry that I have only cottoned on to it now!
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Yeah, I got Urban Hymns when it first came out, after seeing them perform some of the songs on Jools Holland. They also performed LIfe's an Ocean IIRC. Urban Hymns is alright just, nothing compared to the earlier albums.
I also bought A Storm In Heaven (they were both £4.99 on Amazon), but haven't listened to it because I've been listening to Northern Soul so much. I think A Storm In Heaven is supposed to be more shoegazey.
I'll have it on super loud on the way home.
I'm gonna have to stick on SIH when I get home....
I think UH is the best album they did though. Perhaps it holds a lot of sentimental value too.
UH did nothing for me, I’ve never even had a copy of the album. Forth had some good moments.
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From a guitar-skill point of view the early ones are maybe more interesting but in terms of songwriting Urban Hymns is a masterpiece.
Hate is a bit strong if based on my comments. I prefer the psychadelic early style, songs based on McCabe’s riffs and endless jamming sessions. Ashcrofts acoustic ballad type songs then became more prominent. As there is quite a difference between the two styles its not suprising that some might prefer one over the other. Doesn’t mean that I think UH is bad, just not to my tastes.
Either way, I'm going to go and listen to the first two cos I haven't heard them in years
I was listening to SIH yesterday and I have to say that I think NS is their masterpiece. SIH is good, but NS just has a certain vibe and feel to it that I really like.
Seeing The Verve on Later... was my introduction to them. I was only 17 / 18 back then!!