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song: Brave New World
artist: Richard Ashcroft
album: Alone With Everybody
released: 2000-06-21length: 5:53
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Into the brave new world
I hope I see you on the other side of this changing world
Baby when my ship pulls in
I try to believe in anyone look at the state I'm in

But for now I'm just sitting at the table
Hearing songs wishing I was able, stable
Nah nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah nah (I hope I see you on the other side)
Nah nah nah nah nah nah (I hope I see you on the other side)

Brother don't try to find
Don't try to believe in anyone for I would change your mind
Baby when my ship pulls in
I try to believe in anyone look at the state I'm in, I'm fine

But for now I'm just sitting at the table
Hearing songs wishing I was able, stable
Nah nah nah nah nah nah (I hope I see you on the other side)
Nah nah nah nah nah nah (I hope I see you on the other side)
Nah nah nah nah nah nah (I hope I see you on the other side)
Nah nah nah nah nah nah (I hope I see you on the other side)
I hope I see you on the other side, I hope I see you on the other side
I hope I see you on the other side, I hope I see you on the other side
I hope I see you on the other side
But for now I'm just sitting at the table
Hearing songs wishing I was able, stable
Nah nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah nah (I hope I see you on the other side)
Nah nah nah nah nah nah (brave new world)
Nah nah nah nah nah nah (I hope I see you on the other side)
Nah nah nah nah nah nah (brave new world)
Richard Ashcroft

Richard Paul Ashcroft (born 11 September 1971) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band The Verve from their formation in 1990 until their second split in 1999. Songs he wrote for the band include "Bitter Sweet Symphony", "Lucky Man", and the UK number one "The Drugs Don't Work". He became a successful solo artist, releasing three UK top-three solo albums. The Verve reformed in 2007 but again broke up by summer 2009. Ashcroft then founded a new band, RPA & The United Nations of Sound, and released a new album on 19 July 2010. Ashcroft released his fourth solo album, These People, on 20 May 2016. Ashcroft went on to release the album Natural Rebel in 2018, and the compilation of acoustic versions of his best hits, Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1, in 2021.

In May 2019, Ashcroft received the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors. Chris Martin of Coldplay has described Ashcroft as "the best singer in the world".

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Comments ( 108 )
Posted 9 years ago by Synth80s:
For any Verve fans that miss their grand heights (count me in that group), this album is as close as your going to get. It's quite strong overall and more varied than most Verve albums as Ashcroft takes on a few styles successfully. It kind of reminds me of what Neil Finn's "One All" represents in comparison to Crowded House's "Woodface" — they come from the same place, but they're different enough to take you in a different direction.

I haven't heard great things about Ashcroft's follow-up albums, and the sound snippets I've heard were OK, but not great. I think I'll stick with this one. Come to think of it, I need to pull it out and play it soon. Glad to hear that this is still on RP's playlist. 
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Posted 11 years ago by Stratocaster:
This song creates such a lush, mellow, sad vibe. That B minor chord ("but for now....") comes just at the right time to create the mood.

Great guitar bubbling just under the surface. And the tambourine in the chorus. Perfect!
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Posted 6 years ago by Grayson:
This is a good one to send off Anthony Bourdain with/by. 
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Posted 7 years ago by Michaeljcovel:
I never get tired of this album and this track is one of the best on the album.
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Posted 9 years ago by Charlatan_i:
Rush of great memories from this one...thanks!
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Posted 12 years ago by lily34:
coding_to_music wrote:
Dude can sing

Production & orchestration makes such a difference too
 
i'm with you. love his voice. miss the verve.
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Posted 3 years ago by phlattop:
 Synth80s wrote:

For any Verve fans that miss their grand heights (count me in that group), this album is as close as your going to get. It's quite strong overall and more varied than most Verve albums as Ashcroft takes on a few styles successfully. It kind of reminds me of what Neil Finn's "One All" represents in comparison to Crowded House's "Woodface" — they come from the same place, but they're different enough to take you in a different direction.

I haven't heard great things about Ashcroft's follow-up albums, and the sound snippets I've heard were OK, but not great. I think I'll stick with this one. Come to think of it, I need to pull it out and play it soon. Glad to hear that this is still on RP's playlist. 




Agree. first solo album (this one) is the strongest. The 2nd has a few good ones but quality dropped off after. Too bad the Verve reunion didn't last.
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Posted 7 years ago by GoodKarm:
:)  Love reading comments... and, can't help but notice the pattern... lol.

Today is March 14th 2018...switched out Gomez for Sam & Dave (Soul Man)
and then: back to our regular programming!  ;)
Bruce Cockburn - Great big love
Richard Ashcroft - Brave new world
Steve Miller Band - Journey From Eden

LOVE IT!  always good music!!!  123K
{#Notworthy}
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Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea:
Timeless:
I hope I see you on the other side,
Seen a lot of things in the world outside
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Posted 12 years ago by bc:

I'm hearing something vintage here... like it could be from now or the 70s.  Seals & Crofts, anyone?
(No, that's not a slam.)
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Posted 15 years ago by crockydile:
Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
Wild, Wild, Horses...
 
...couldn't rescue this from mediocrity.{#Eh}
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Posted 18 years ago by rbigelo:
Yeah, it's pretty mainstream urban. Not bad, though.
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Posted 19 years ago by TonyBear:
I think he should form a duo with his brother Malcolm
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Posted 19 years ago by thewiseking:
derivative as can be, but sounds ok.
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Posted 19 years ago by Mangoman:
His last name creeps me out. I know. Makes no sense, it's not fair. But there it is.
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Posted 20 years ago by Angloray:
dwhayslett wrote:
CNN would beg to disagree. https://www.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/11/07/senate.missouri/ Jean Carnahan was appointed *after* Ashcroft lost that election. To a dead guy.
hmm, looks like someone might have fallen for a couple spoon-fed viewpoints himself...
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Posted 2 years ago by unclehud:
 plaid wrote:

So Richard refuses to play any venues with COVID restrictions? I refuse to listen or pay for any more of his music.


Why?
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Posted 5 years ago by DaidyBoy:
I think it's a triangle going on all the way through, but it just sounds like my tinnitus is playing up.  Good album, though.
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Posted 7 years ago by Hogtownmike:
Always thought this was Travis. Good stuff.
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Posted 8 years ago by kicking:
CHuLoYo wrote:
Today the pattern is:
Gomez - Rhythm & blues alibi
Bruce Cockburn - Great big love
Richard Ashcroft - Brave new world
Steve Miller Band - Journey From Eden

Is a patter repeated along years, but is normal.

 
Pattern repeated on Oct 17th, 2016.. But it's all good. . 
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