Never too far gone from our remembrance (just yesterday they turned up in a Winehouse post), Britpop heroes the Verve have called a truce and are launching a new website, spending time in the studio, and planning to reform without Tong (too busy being Good, Bad and/or The Queen), but with McCabe, Jones, Salisbury, and Ashcroft's preternaturally bony face. Here's their message to you...
The Verve ... were back recording together in a London studio last week.
After a summer break, they will return to the studio to complete their next album. The Verve will also return to the live arena in November, playing ... 6 shows in the UK.
Why reunite? 'Tis the season, apparently. And as the Urban legend goes, the Verve never saw a penny from "Bittersweet Symphony" (100% of the royalties go to Mick & Co.), so maybe a little padding for the pockets, then. Last Richard was in NYC (at Webster last year), friends mentioned his banter included some good time god complex confessionals ("I think about Jesus, and I really believe the only two people alive who know what it must have been like for him are Noel Gallagher and myself.") That was said with a straight and narrow face, folks. But Hymns we love, so this is cool news. So be their friend (only 180 so far!) and take the jump for the UK dates.
11/2 @ Glasgow Academy
11/3 @Glasgow Academy
11/5 @ Blackpool Empress Ballroom
11/6 @ Blackpool Empress Ballroom
11/8 @ London Roundhouse
11/9 @ London Roundhouse
