Richard Ashcroft
Human Conditions

THE REVIEW

"there's a killer in me and a killer in you"
with this quote so reminiscent of an old Smashing Pumpkins song, we begin this review of the second solo work by the former singer of the Verve.

After being alone with everyone, he will find himself alone against everyone, ready to criticize him, to say he always does the same things and follows his old clichés. A journey into the depths of man, into that substratum that every human being tends to keep to themselves or reveal only a small portion of.

"we are on a rock, still in infinity"
An exploration of the human condition, of the primordial sensations one experiences, like those he himself has felt, becoming a father and, perhaps, maturing.
The subtle sense of abandonment that is sometimes felt is evident in the debut song of the album "check the meaning".

"We are alone, and weak, and lost, I don't know who I can trust"

A very intimate album... "Can you feel what I'm saying?"
All wrapped in his typical sound harmonies, strings, winds, and pianos, and the inevitable acoustic guitar.

Perhaps merely listening doesn't add anything; in fact, it gets a bit tiring. But below the surface, there are many things to discover.
"Don't say it's too late" is worth it.

Hmmmm...