Posted on Jan 14th, 2006 by Scott 8 Comments

Richard Ashcroft releases Keys To The World later this month, and I’m digging it even more than his two previous solo albums. What’s most intriguing is the ex-Verve frontman’s decision to borrow from Curtis Mayfield on one of Keys‘ best cuts, “Music Is Power.” You’d think losing the royalties and publishing rights to megahit “Bittersweet Symphony” (and subsequently seeing Mick and Keef allow it in a Nike commercial) might sour Richard to the whole sampling thing. Of course, this time, he’s got permission. The sample’s from Walter Jackson’s “It’s All Over,” written and produced by Mayfield. Here are the old and the new for your listening pleasure.

Walter Jackson – “It’s All Over” (MP3 Link Expired)
Richard Ashcroft – “Music Is Power” (MP3 Link Expired)

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Comments (8)
  1. keepitcomingster  |   Posted on Jan 16th, 2006

    Thanks Scott! I was about to do the same kinda post, but respect goes to the elders.

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  2. jason rowan  |   Posted on Jan 16th, 2006

    Ashcroft’s use of the sample makes a good ‘cover’-but the perfection of the original pretty much makes it irrelevant.

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  3. Alicia  |   Posted on Jan 16th, 2006

    I like it. I hope the new album is better than his last two.

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  4. APR  |   Posted on Jan 17th, 2006

    It wasn’t Mick and Keef. It was a lawyer who owned the rights to their early catalogue. There’s much to blame the Stones for, but the Bittersweet Symphony debacle ain’t one of them.

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  5. Aeon  |   Posted on Jan 19th, 2006

    It’s too bad that Ashcroft isn’t more popular in North America. When he has to go tour in support of Coldplay you know there is no justice in this world. He was what made the Verve so awesome and his solo efforts have been fantastic. I hope he catches on a little more though I like it that he plays what he wants and could give two shits about the ‘trends’. Love him!

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  6. Billy Ray  |   Posted on Jan 24th, 2006

    I just read on myspace that Nick McCabe has been working with a band called Spencer…
    http://www.myspace.com/spencertheband
    Billy Ray

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  7. Billy Ray  |   Posted on Jan 24th, 2006

    I just read on myspace that Nick McCabe has been working with a band called Spencer…
    http://www.myspace.com/spencertheband
    Billy Ray

    Reply
  8. Billy Ray  |   Posted on Jan 24th, 2006

    I just read on myspace that Nick McCabe has been working with a band called Spencer…
    http://www.myspace.com/spencertheband
    Billy Ray

    Reply

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