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Rather Be

The Verve, Glasgow Academy (November 2). Ashcroft said little between songs, other than saying it was good to be back in Glasgow. When he took the stage, however, he strode to the mic and shouted 'this is music!', before launching into the track of the same name. Pic: Andy Willsher

The Verve, Glasgow Academy (November 2). Ashcroft said little between songs, other than saying it was good to be back in Glasgow. When he took the stage, however, he strode to the mic and shouted 'this is music!', before launching into the track of the same name. Pic: Andy Willsher

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Adult rock rules state that your bracing disco rock thumper must be followed by a haunting ballady one. And The Verve are doing as they should. Shitter than ‘On Your Own’, light years better than any of Ashcroft’s solo oeuvre, this is kind of the best we could have hoped for. Ashcroft directed the video; his idea being to use the same concept as ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’, except in a forest, and without bumping into people, or the epoch-defining song.
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Jimmy2605 

Nov 10, 2008

and there are moments – notably ‘Rather Be’ and ‘Valium Skies’ – where Ashcroft’s anthemic instincts meld beautifully with guitarist Nick McCabe’s experimental streak to be greater than the sum of their parts. In other words, they could only be Verve songs. - taken from the album review - one of the best songs off the album far more deserving than a 6

RealMode 

Nov 10, 2008

i think video is amazing, so is the song.

mmirko 

Nov 11, 2008

Just 6?? Cmon man... In my opinion Rather be deserves 9!! it's a great ballad!The Verve thanks for coming back!

bobbypen 

Nov 12, 2008

this is a great song period

cjmcc5150 

Nov 12, 2008

6!!! Thats a bit harsh don't you think, especially seeing as its a superb track from a great album by a truly oustanding band !!!

laydixrandom 

Nov 14, 2008

I love the verve, I love this song. enuf said.

blackbird_ 

Jan 4, 2009

this song deserves so much more than a 6

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