Human Conditions (2003) You won't find a better example of British soul than "Check the Meaning," the lead track off Human Conditions , the second solo album from… Richard Ashcroft
Richard Ashcroft | 'HUMAN' BEING Ashcroft plays a pallor game
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'HUMAN' BEING Ashcroft plays a pallor game
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Details Release Date: Feb 25, 2003; Lead Performance: Richard Ashcroft

You won't find a better example of British soul than ''Check the Meaning,'' the lead track off Human Conditions, the second solo album from Richard Ashcroft, ex-Verve leader. Ashcroft follows that with 10 grand and gorgeous ballads. Though elaborately orchestrated, the songs retain their intimacy, communicated in Ashcroft's vocals, which, over the years, keep getting warmer.

Originally posted Mar 03, 2003 Published in issue #699 Mar 07, 2003 Order article reprints