MP3 of the Day: The Verve

For a band that built a career on strife, the Verve's absence from the Brit pop scene wasn't too surprising. But its re-emergence in recent times is definitely unexpected. (Perhaps Richard Ashcroft realized those solo records aren't gonna cut it with his fans). The Verve's new album, Forth, is out Aug. 26 and it's a return to form, with melodic guitar madness buffeting Ashcroft's nasally moan. The entire album is available for streaming through the group's MySpace page, but you can also download the track "Mover" (about Ashcroft's restless bedside manner) here. -- Jennifer Maerz































