Divine Youth - Please Pour Away Those Petrol Eyes (Single Review)

Divine Youth are a 3-piece alternative rock band from my hometown of Stoke-On-Trent, and they released their debut single called 'Please Pour Away Those Petrol Eyes' on the 25th of March 2016. The trio consists of; Dan Sheldon on lead guitar & vocals, Michael Sheldon on the bass & vocals and Liam Kaye on the drums. Divine Youth have shared early gigs with; Drew McConnell (Babyshambles) and Billy Lunn (Subways). Divine Youth have also shared gigs with new and upcoming bands like; Kagoule and Racing Glaciers for example. All of these experiences that the band have had has allowed them to develop a larger following around the West Midlands, and these experiences have also helped to expand their fan base. Moving forward... With their rhythmic drums, rapturous guitar riffs and ardent vocals - this is a band you need to watch out for!

The intro consists of a simultaneous clash of the bass, guitar and drums - shortly to be followed by the distinctive gritty, ardent vocals from Sheldon. Within this track there are three main verses, and they are all sung more than once, which makes this song incredibly catchy. 

"Stop! 'Cus this ain't a new idea. Concrete Jesus, you're so cheap. Stop! 'Cus this ain't a new revolution. Ray of sunlight, I keep all in line."

However I must say that my favourite line is the one that also closes off the track, which I personally thought was a nice finishing touch - and it goes like this...

"Cus I'll paint you black and blue, but I still choose you. You got me to come back in, got nothing - what I had, what I played for."

 I especially like this line because being "black and blue" often refers to being beaten up, however he is 'painting' her which tell me that he sees her as a piece of artwork and he'd even sacrifice his own self-image, as potentially being a wife beater just to stay with her, because he thinks that she is this glorious masterpiece. He could never leave her because he has nothing; nothing to lose, but nothing to gain either. 

In conclusion this song is incredibly intelligent and an enigma in many ways; the song has various meanings, and most people will view it differently. This gives Divine Youth an edge on many bands, because they go deeper than just the surface level when it comes to their lyrics - and whoever has written this song out of the band is a brilliant lyricist, if I don't say so myself. Lead singer, Sheldon also has a very distinctive voice which is harboured with emotion and a sense of pain in many different ways. The guitars, and drums were also very good as Divine Youth stand out because they are very alternative rock, rather than indie which makes their songs sound that little bit more edgy and different, as well as having a very catchy rhythm and lyrics. Very impressed, it has been a pleasure reviewing your debut single Divine Youth - so thank you. I wish you all success on your future endeavours as a band, and I look forward to hearing more from you.

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ALMA @ The Underground - Stoke (Gig Review)

ALMA are a five-piece alternative rock band from Stoke-On-Trent. The five-piece consists of; lead vocalist, Jack Frasier Kennedy, Ross Litherland on lead guitar, Kieran Breese on guitar & backing vocals, Sam McCambridge on the bass, and Ian Simmonds on the drums. The band confidently entered the stage of The Underground on the 15th of April 2016 with their very distinctive individual style, only to be welcomed on to the stage by an incredibly energised and full crowd.

The ALMA set list consisted of eight songs; four of which were their own, and the remaining four were songs that they had covered from well-known artists within the indie/alternative rock music industry such as; Bloc Party, Arctic Monkeys and SLAVES. ALMA's opening track was an instrumental called - 'Get Me Out'. This instrumental really got the crowd going; it was opened by Litherland on lead guitar, followed by the exhilarating drums, Breese on the other guitar and then McCambridge on the bass shortly joined in. The instrumental was feisty and punchy then the lead singer; Frasier Kennedy got himself into his alter-ego by working himself up, off the energy of the crowd.

Their second song was a cover of Bloc Party's well-known track - 'Helicopter'. Drum sticks were getting thrown into the air, Breeze and Frasier Kennedy got into the swing of things immediately and it was a good cover; however the bassist seemed a bit too concentrated, so I was eager to see if he would perhaps loosen up further into the set list as he seemed a bit tense throughout the first two tracks. Also, there wasn't much connection on stage with the other members of the band, however on the other hand there is no doubt that this cover definitely got the crowd proper pumped up. Then this cover was followed by one of their own songs called - 'Antidote'. Frasier Kennedy introduced the song, I thought that this track had a very heavy and strong beat to it; due to the hard-hitting drums and heavy guitars. The track sounded heavily influenced by the likes of Jamie T and SLAVES. Lead singer and Breese began to show the audience an onstage-connection, which was good to see.

Their fourth track was another one of their own songs, and it is called - 'Devils Advocate'. Immediately this track was very heavy due to a simultaneous clash of instruments, and as a result - the crowd became very boisterous. A part of this song what I really like is when all of the instruments halt to a stop for the lead singer to sing the chorus line of;

"Devils Advocate!"

The crowd were going wild! Also all of the band members were now warmed up and feeling a lot more comfortable on stage. The frontman and lead guitarist, were both beginning to connect with the audience by going down to their level on the front line; whilst they were performing on the stage.

Their next performance was a cover of SLAVES - 'The Hunter'. Now, the boys are in luck because if you have read my review on SLAVES - 'Are You Satisfied?' - you will know my opinion on this band. However, you will also know that this is one of the very few songs that I actually like off their album! Breese was assisting the lead vocals for this track, and the crowd was getting wilder, the drummer was pulling subconscious angry facial expressions due to being so devoted to this performance, McCambridge on the bass loosened up a lot more and the lead guitarist was still actively connecting with the audience.

'You keep it! We don't want it!'

'Taken For A Fool' was their next track that was written by ALMA and that has a guitar intro and very powerful, repetitive drums also took their toll. For their last song of the evening (so you think) the lead singer starts to replicate Alex Turners dad-styled dancing when he was at The Strokes with Miles Kane. This only means one thing! Their next song is going to be an Arctic Monkeys cover! Frasier Kennedy begins to sing 'Do Me A Favour' with Alex's slight twang that he has when he sings. This was a good song choice as the majority of the audience knew the words and could sing along, however it would have been better if ALMA had added their own twist to it... It remained a quality cover though - regardless. Did you think that, that was the end of their set list? Nope! They closed off their set with an extra song which was, yet again - another SLAVES cover, and the cover was - 'Where's Your Car Debbie?' Kieran heavily assisted the vocals again on this cover, which added to the intensity of the instruments and the song itself. 

"Where's your car Debbie? Debbie, where's your car?!"

In conclusion the Riff Factory presents gig was brilliant and I was amazed with the variety of all of the differenciated bands; and ALMA played very well, but I think that they all need to start taking tips off eachother on how to calm the nerves throughout their first couple of songs. Their own songs were very creative and had a very contagious beat to them; however when they covered a song they'd lose that sense of individuality that they have created within their own songs, as their covers tended to be immaculate replicas of the original song and it would be better if I could have seen ALMA's individuality being brought into a song that wasn't their own. Moving on; every single musician is extremely talented and having nerves is a perfectly normal thing, but they all need to start believing in themselves a lot more and believe in their capability and future as a band. The last thing I have to say is - the band need to be spending more time off-stage with eachother because they don't connect enough with eachother on-stage. Regardless of that, they still managed to put on a great show, they got the crowd going wild for the next act to follow them on stage - Arcadia. Every song on their set list was introduced to the audience before they even began performing and I liked this because that way the band are also influencing the crowds music taste by telling them what track they're performing. All in all, it was a very good performance for a young band who haven't been together for a remarkable length of time and I hope that they will take what I have said on board! Good luck with all of your future endeavours lads, and I wish all the best of success for you and your band!

The Statements - Makin' A Statement (Album Review)

The Statements are a 5-piece alternative rock band from Manchester. The Mancunian 5-piece consists of; lead singer, Frank Bride, Ian Douglas on lead guitar, Matthew Nation on rhythm guitar, Richard Mosoph on bass and Sean Kinahan on the drums. The Statements are now signed by Flicknife Records after their debut album 'We Stand Divided' made a good impression on the label. From there on, the band have supported such acts as; American Phenomenon, Adam Bomb Experience  and the one and only - Inspiral Carpets! The 12-track album was released on the 26th of October 2015, but the real question is - what is their statement? Well let's see and try to find out...

The opening track is called 'You'll Never Take Me Alive' and you're welcomed by groovy guitar riffs and then the track is shortly accompanied by Kinahan on the drums then followed by Bride's distinctive northern rock voice. This track exploits the talents of each musician in equal measures; as they all get a time to shine - whether it's a solo, or whether they dominate a particular part of the track. The following song is called 'Bad Cilla'. This track has a very countrified western-themed intro on the guitar, however it is shortly accompanied by the gritty vocals and rhythmic drums. The next one is more of a softer song and it is called 'In My Head'. I would definitely say that this is one of the more catchy tracks off the album with its repetetive lines in the chorus;

"It's in my head, it's in my head, it's in my head."

All three of these tracks sound heavily influenced by alternative 90's garage-rock grunge bands like; Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Foo Fighters for example. The following song is a very slow and emotional ballad which appears to be about dealing with the death of someone very close by drinking away your sorrows due to being lost without them. This beautiful track about the repercussions of a person who is suffering the loss of a loved one is called - 'Lost'. 

"I miss you every day, but I love you always."

The Statements fifth track is called 'Time Will Tell' and this song sounds quite inspired by 90's britpop band - Oasis. This is perhaps one of my favourite tracks so far; with its soft intro on the guitar that gradually increases its beat in order to be up to pace with the upbeat drummer, Kinahan.

 "But only time will tell if all is well - you & me."

The ensuing number is called 'In Your Own Way'. The intro sounds quite inspired by The Kooks due to the ring of the guitars, however soon as Bride sings with his powerful northern rock voice, the bands influence soon delves back into Oasis again; like the previous song. The seventh number really shows you how eclectic the band are; this rock n roll track goes full throttle with the heavy guitars and punchy drums. This RnR track has a very catchy chorus and the sarcastic title of 'They Say' - and it goes a bit like this...

"It's nice to meet you, now get out of my way. May it be tomorrow, or be another day - yeah!"

The eighth track is called 'Feelin' and as you may have already guessed it is about being able to feel something and having that mutual connection with someone. This song has a nice slow melody during the intro on the guitars and it is yet again another admirable ballad with a catchy chorus.

"When I get that feelin' yeah, when I'm deep inside"

'Hurricane' is their ninth track and it has a very slow intro that gradually builds to become a good and stable rock song with hints of Oasis inspiration again.

"But I'll always be, just what you want me to be."

The tenth track is called 'Government' - it has an upbeat instrumental and it is about the corruption of the government and how the working class are just wasting away, and throwing away their precious time in order to just survive. The second to last song is called 'Don't Sing To Me' it has a very grunge intro which soon picks up; mainly dominated by the drums. Yet again, this is another track that embraces the talents of each musician within the band as you can distinctively hear each and every one of them. The final track to close off the album is called - 'Sleeping With The Enemy' and something about this song title sounds incredibly sinister and I don't quite know why... A very rock n roll track! Sounds like a song that would close off a film or a series about a biker gang!

In conclusion, without a shadow of a doubt - this band are capable of many things; with their eclectic range of songs and talented musicians there isn't much more that they really need in this album... My favourites would have to be the three slow songs ;  'In My Head' , 'Feelin' and 'Lost'. However their more rock styled tracks also took to my fancy such as 'Time Will Tell' and their closing track 'Sleeping With The Enemy'. Even though there are various influences that took their toll throughout the album, Foo Fighters are the one band that The Statemets distinctively reminded me of. If you would like to listen to this album you can stream it on Spotify or you can buy it on iTunes. I wish you all the best of luck during your future endeavours lads, it has been a pleasure reviewing your album.

Primal Scream - Chaosmosis (Album Review)

Primal Scream are a Scottish 5-piece psychedelic rock band from Glasgow, and they formed all the way back in 1982. The band has had plenty of past members during its 34 year old lifecycle within the music industry, however the current band members are; Bobby Gillespie on vocals, Andrew Innes on guitar, Martin Duffy on the keyboards, Simone Butler on the bass and Darrin Mooney on the drums. Primal Scream's most renowned music masterpiece was their 1991 album - 'Screamadelica'. However their new ten-track album is now the talk of the town and it is called 'Chaosmosis' and it was released on the 18th of March 2016, and in all honesty it has brought them back into the light as there is now an 80's/90's revival happening; therefore everyone is rooting through their mums and dads old records and CD's and discovering great bands from that era. Primal Scream also released two teaser tracks before the album release, and the first teaser track was released on the 1st of February 2016 and it is called 'Where The Light Gets In' and then the second teaser track was released on the 14th of March 2016 and this song is called 'I Can Change'. This built up the excitement from fans for their new album release, but on the other hand - even though there has been a fair few albums inbetween 'Screamadelica' and Chaosmosis' they weren't really talked about... Anyway, let's see what the hype over their new album is really about!

Their first track on the album is called 'Trippin On Your Love' and if the title isn't psychedelic enough I don't know what is! This track features 'Haim' and they accompany Gillespie on the chorus and create a catchy psychedelic echo. The song opens with a groovy keyboard intro, and then the chorus line jumps in!

"I'm trippin' on your love"

This song has an incredibly deep last verse but you get too distracted by the chorus so you don't tend to realise how meaningful it really is, brilliant track!

"Stare into the void for too long, it stares back into you. I was a damaged, diseased, hollow man - till I plugged into you."

After that fantastic album opener it got me excited to listen to the rest of the album.. The second track is called '(Feeling Like A) Demon Again'. Long, yet fast electro intro opens up the track with hard-hitting drums. After the 51 second intro, Gillespie sings one of the most personally relatable lines I have ever heard in my whole entire life;

"Paranoid and insecure, you didn't want me anymore."

This is about a very unhealthy relationship or a rough break up that triggered a serious mental health issue within himself - presumably paranoia.

"I was jealous and insane, medication killed the pain."

Gillespie repeats the same chorus line 4 times to emphasise how inhumane he feels and how a demonice creature is gradually taking over not just his thoughts, but him as a person.

"I feel like a demon again"

The third track; 'I Can Change' was the second teaser track to be released and a groovy keyboard intro opens up the song shortly followed by Gillespie opening up about him having a relationship based on sex and substance abuse. He is trying to prove to his partner that he can turn his life around on his own, he doesn't need any assistance off her, because he knows that she will just make him delve back into his old bad habits. The fourth track is called '100% Or Nothing' and the intro appears gradual, but it builds up very fast - Haim re-appear again in this track doing the echoed backing vocals, like in the first track. The song is basically exactly what the title says - 100% or nothing. 'Private Wars' is more of a gently song compared to the previous tracks with light plucking on the guitar and Rachel Zeffira's angelic voice accompanying Gillespie on the chorus - lyrically this is my favourite track, it is a lyrical masterpiece. 

The sixth track features model and singer Sky Farreira and it is called - 'Where The Light Gets In'. This track was the first teaser track to be released off the album and it has a very pop-punk feel to it which is very different from their previous work. The following track is called 'When The Blackout Meets The Fallout.' This is the shortest song on the album and the most different, very hard rock - not psychedelic at all, it is as far away from psychedelia as you could possibly imagine! The next song is called 'Carnival Of Fools' and this has more of an electro feel to it, but Gillespie's laid back vocals soon calm down the electro feel that has been created, and he sings a very powerful verse at the end of the song;

"Vanity will blind you, trouble always finds you disasters right behind you at the carnival of fools."

The second to last track - 'Golden Rope' delves back into the more psychedelic spectrum compared to the previous songs. However I think that the album shows a very eclectic range of what Primal Scream are capable of as a band. This is a very controversial song to say the least...

"Capital has colonised us, it rules and it divides us. Leaves a violence deep inside us, can't you see? Can't you see? Won't you get up off your knees?

The closing song is called 'Autumn In Paradise' and it covers a wide range of controversial issues within the UK that have been caused by the government; such as - structural unemployment, the homeless, debt and family issues that have stemmed from financial difficulties. They manage to do all of this and still end up having a very catchy chorus;

"Autumn in paradise, invisible all your life. Autumn in paradise, who can afford the price."

In conclusion this album is a lyrical masterpiece. They may cover controversial topics, but isn't that what music is meant to do? Isn't music supposed to make you think? The songs are also very relatable as they cover a variation of topics throughout the album such as; heartbreak, substance abuse, mental illnesses, the government and many more! The best song on the album would have to be 'Trippin On Your Love' however - lyrically, the best song would have to be 'Private Wars' because it is very personally relateable to me. I wouldn't necessarily say that there are any bad songs on the album; just ones that I prefer less than others... Such as 'Where The Light Gets In' and 'When The Blackout Meets The Fallout'. Bare in mind, these songs are very different to the rest of the other tracks on the album therefore you have to give credit where credit is due as they tried to mix the album up a bit so that it didn't appear constant and a bit bland... Apart from that it is a fantastic album and a lyrical masterpiece! I wouldn't expect any less from a 34 year old band!

9/10

Natural Emotions - Natural Emotions (EP Review)

Natural Emotions an indie-rock three piece from Birmingham. The trio consists of; Tom Gilpen on guitar and lead vocals, Jack Gilpen on bass and Dan Tweedie on the drums. They have been together since Friday the 13th of September 2013, and already they are being put into contact with the one and only Creation Records Manager - Alan McGee! McGee managed and signed some of the most influential artists from the 90's such as Oasis, Primal Scream, and The Jesus And The Mary Chain! Since the band have been together for two and a half years they must have been working really hard on perfecting their music, right?! Well, we'll see!

Their self-titled debut EP was released on the 13th of June 2015. The four-track EP is full of punchy drums, catchy guitar riffs and distinct vocals... Each song is different, which is good because you get to see a variation of what they are capable of, and you get to realise what versatile artists that all three of them are. 

The opening song to their self-titled debut EP is called 'I'll Be Gone'. This track is a great punchy opener, it has a punk twist to it due to the heavy guitars and sharp husky vocals...

"Wish we could bring back yesterday, tomorrow I'll be gone - I don't want to hear you say don't go chasing the sun."

This tells me that she's telling him to stop chasing after his dreams, and he wants to go back to the time where she didn't say it... Wishing they could go back to yesterday and that's the reason why he'll be gone tomorrow (to follow his dreams). 

The second track is called 'Last Days' and it has quite a Jake Bugg vibe to it, as it has a little bit of a country twang to it...

"Because I'm running, stealing, drinking and cheating."

This song has a lot of poetry in it, which shows what talented lyricists they are, and how hard they have worked on producing the track. The repetitiveness of the track pays in favour for the band because the poetic lines remain in your head... Very clever and catchy.

The third track is called 'The World Won't Wait' and the track sounds heavily inspired by The Stone Roses, so if you are a fellow Roses fan like me, definitely give it a listen! 

"So don't put me on hold 'cus the world won't wait any more time."

With their groovy rhythmic guitar riffs and Gilpens distinctive vocals, it is hard to dislike this track - what a belter!

The last track to close off their EP is called 'Modern Town'. This track sounds heavily inspired by The Kinks, and it is very catchy! What better way can you have to close off an EP than to have a fantastic guitar solo for your outro! Brilliant.

"Yeah! I'm going to the modern town, no more messing around! I'm going to the modern town!"

In conclusion they have mastered their debut EP to perfection! Patience brings perfection, and I give the lads a lot of credit for that! Every track is differentiated; and even though you can hear their musical influences within their songs - they do have a very distinctive twist to them that makes them stand out amongst a lot of other indie bands that I have listened to. They picked two great songs for opening and closing off their EP... A punchy punk track for their opener, and a 60's inspired modern track with a groovy guitar solo for the outro on their closing track. These lads deserve all of the success that they have earnt and I wish them the best of luck for all of their future endeavours! I will link you to their EP on YouTube and if you like this EP, keep your eyes peeled for their second EP which is going to be released over the next week! Keep working hard lads, patience brings great rewards! 

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1 Year Blog Anniversary!

52 reviews later, and a year has passed by... Crazy! I can remember writing my first ever review 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Chasing Yesterday (Deluxe Album Review)' click on the link below if you would like to read it, and perceive your own judgement on whether I have progressed or gone down-hill!

http://musicblog89.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/noel-gallaghers-high-flying-birds.html

Overwhelmed does not even come close to how I am feeling right now! By social media allowing me to share my love and passion for music it has made me more thick-skinned and as a consequence of this, I have gained a stronger sense of self-confidence. For people to actually take my opinion into account and to value my opinion, is a really motivating feeling. Life is full of swings and roundabouts; yes I have experienced a difference in opinions and conflict during writing my reviews, but it is the experience I have needed to get me prepared for doing the course at university. Therefore as a celebratory special for me actually being committed to something for once in my life, I am going to do my favourite 30 albums; because I cannot narrow it down to 10 and there is no way that I could refine it into a numerical scale value of which is best. I am also going to do my top 10 guilty pleasure albums - but in a numerical order (1 being the most embarrassing) I would love it if you could let me know if you think I put them in the right or wrong order, so don't be afraid to comment or message me! Here it goes!

My Top 30 Favourite Albums -

The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
Richard Ashcroft - Keys To The World
Kula Shaker - Pilgrims Progress
Duffy - Rockferry
Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
The Smiths - Louder Than Bombs
Oasis - The Masterplan
The Jam - Setting Sons
The Who - Who's Next
Jamie T - Panic Prevention
Florence + The Machine - Lungs
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - United
Paul Weller - Stanley Road
Blondie - Parallel Lines
Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare
Beady Eye - Different Gear, Still Speeding
Dire Straits - Money For Nothin'
Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley
The Beatles - A Hard Days Night
Happy Mondays - Pills, Thrills, N Bellyaches
Whitney Houston - Whitney Houston
The Style Council - Your Favourite Shop
Frank Sinatra - My Way

The Drifters - Love Games

The Verve - Urban Hymns

The Charlatans - Tellin' Stories

Ian Brown - Music Of The Spheres

Primal Scream - Screamadelica

Jackson 5 - Goin' Back To Indiana

ACDC - The Razors Edge

My Top 10 Guilty Pleasure Albums -

1. WHAM! - Make It Big

2. Akon - Freedom 

3. Bon Jovi - The Circle

4. James Blunt - Back To Bedlam

5. Grease - The Original Soundtrack

6. Taylor Swift - Speak Now

7. Celine Dion - These Are Special Times

8. Ed Sheeran - +

9. James Morrison - The Awakening

10. Ben Howard - Every Kingdom

I would just like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported me through my blog, and to everyone who has supported my ambitions of being a music journalist - and also to those who have followed my blog from the beginning. Your actions really do mean a lot! Onwards and upwards! Have a good weekend folks and there will be a gig review up on Sunday!

    

Richard Ashcroft - This Is How It Feels (Single Review)

Richard Ashcroft was the former frontman in the popular 90's British band - The Verve. Ashcroft then created a new band called RPA & The United Nations Of Sound, alongside his solo work - following the second break-up of The Verve. Ashcroft is an alternative solo artist within his own-right from Wigan, and he is also the frontman in his newly founded band RPA & The Nations Of Sound who he brought together in 2009.

Ashcroft has recently released a new tune last month on the 21st of February 2016, called - 'This Is How It Feels'. This is a teaser track for his new album which is going to be released on the 20th of May 2016 - so be aware to keep your eyes peeled!

The new track has a slow electro feel to the introduction, however it soon turns into a classic Ashcroft tune with the acoustic guitar and his captivating smooth rock voice...

"I do not own you, don't wanna control you, oh you're my vision - how foolish I've been."

You can feel a strong sense of remorse and regret within his voice when he sings this opening line, and that is one of the key characteristics that I love within Ashcroft's voice. Not only does he captivate you with his voice, but his lyrics - Ashcroft is a brilliant lyricist, and yet again this song proves that.

"You were the witness to all my darkest days, I'd said im sorry but it can't take that pain away. This is how it feels when love it gets so real yeah..."

This track tells you about love, that it isn't all about happiness - love consists of swings and roundabouts - it isn't easy. Love allows that one person to get under your skin and into your head, and loving someone has the potential to completely break you into one thousand tiny pieces. You see parts of each other that no one else is aloud to see, and you share moments together that no one else is going to experience - but dull days, follow bright days and I think that is the message that Ashcroft is trying to portray within this single.

In conclusion this is a brilliant track; it is full of depth and meaning , and it just goes to show that Ashcroft is one of those lucky artists that has still got it and has never lost it. I cannot contain my excitement for the new album release in May, but after this fantastic release - I have very high expectations! I would recommend this song to anybody, and if you like it - don't be afraid to explore some more of Ashcroft's work; whether it be his solo work, The Verve or RPA & The United Nations Of Sound! 

10/10