Band's first album in 11 geezerhood due Tuesday
DETROIT -- The Verve considers its forthcoming album "Forth," the reunited British group's first raw set in 11 eld, to be the start of its new era -- and the continuation of a career that's been interrupted by iI previous breakups.
"This definitely is an ongoing concern; it's not something that we're all just gonna pat away once more," bassist Simon Jones aforesaid. "Looking back, I don't think we had to be so blunt and, 'Alright, we're splitting up!' really. We should've just chilled out for a second and taken some time out, to be honest.
"But obviously we all had a deep yearning inside to experience back to do this or it wouldn't have happened. I just promise we don't split up again, now ... 'cause it becomes a bit pathetic, doesn't it?' "
Since reuniting in 2007, the Verve has played dates in Britain, Europe and the U.S., and Jones says the quartet is champing at the bit to get back to North America once "Forth" comes out on Tuesday.
"It's gonna be towards the end of this class or the beginning of the new one," he notes. "We've got such a good fan radix over there. We did so often touring early on and did Lollapalooza (in 1994). We did six dates earlier this year, and it wasn't enough. I want to visit all those places we've been where we know we've got fans and breathe life into these new songs from ('Forth'). That's definitely on our list of things to do."
Jones confirms that Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft is contractually obligated to record some other solo record album, but says it testament not interfere with whatsoever is next for the band.
"I don't think us being back together way we make to do a record book every year," Jones says. "We'll do it on our have terms and at our own pace. But, emphatically, all of us want to quest for this. It's something that means a lot to all of us. It's a bit of a shock to be doing it once more, but a very gracious shock, really."
