You might be a youngun who only knows the violins of "Bittersweet Symphony" from the end of Cruel Intentions, or emotional football VTs of fans crying at full time. Or, you might be a seasoned Brit-pop head with a copy of Urban Hymns on cassette, CD and also vinyl. Either way, you will or should be excited, because British rock legend Richard Ashcroft (formerly frontman of The Verve) is returning with his first new solo album in six years.The Brit and Ivor Novello award winning artist announced his return earlier today with the release of "This Is How It Feels", which is a textured new direction, mixing guitar and electronic sounds, resulting in a track that slowly rises like a tide before hitting you right in the chest with a sharp violin section. It comes from his forthcoming new album, These People, which drops on May 20.Listen below:
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