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Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings
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Positive: 46 out of 67
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Mixed: 9 out of 67
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Negative: 12 out of 67
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BrianSFeb 7, 2006Arrogance can make you look an idiot and such is the case with Richard Ashcroft. He seems to believe that if he tells us he is the savious of rock we will believe him. If he writes a decent song again, some might. if he keeps writing boring, MOR, lifeless, soulless rubbish he will become more and more of a laughing stock. Terrible album, like all his solo work
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mikelaMar 23, 2006El puto amo
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Mr.SJan 28, 2006I walked in expecting a swan song for the ex-Verve one hit wonder, but once again I find out, that after years and years of hiding behind walls of reverb, Ashcroft being left naked out in the open is a pretty sad thing to endure. Disappointing.
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gregorJan 30, 2006Don't know what some people's problems are, cause this is a great return for him.
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jamesJan 30, 2006aw this album is tops!
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mattaFeb 1, 2006
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JamesOFeb 1, 2006Some great tunes and when he's good, he's unbeatable
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stantFeb 1, 2006POOP!
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JamesMFeb 19, 2006Much better than human conditions but he still hasn't discovered how to change key when he plays guitar. His limited guitar playing keeps his voice bound on this earth when it should be exploring the galaxies of the mind. Come on Rich, give Nick a call.
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cravenmFeb 2, 2006Mr. Ashcroft is merely treading water here. And it's dirty, putrid bathwater at that. Sounds like a bad impression of his other albums and those were rubbish to begin with. Boo.
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PavelMFeb 5, 2006Not superb, but some songs remind me the best verve.
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MaciejWApr 5, 2006Nothing life-changing but he's got some truly pretty tunes here and, despite what others have said, some of the vocals are personal and relative to what many are likely feeling. Great chill-out listen or a nice evening with a date.
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dimecFeb 12, 2006the fact that the user ratings are at either end shows that there is something about this album. personally speaking...'75 degrees' - is it not a creative success at all levels? listen without prejudice. i am not a crazy fan; but i love this album. iti s highly recommended. PS: he is arrogant... so what? cant he be good?
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GavinDFeb 1, 2006Why Not Nothing and Sweet Brother Malcolm aside this is an appalling album. For once the critics have got it right. The fans... Blinkered is a word that comes to mind. Desperate is another. Avoid!!!
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Mr.TFeb 1, 2006What a gigantic turd of a record! Time for this guy to hang it up. I cannot believe this is the same man who used to shout "THIS IS ROCK N ROLL!". It is rock n roll anymore, and it's clearly not any good.
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DavidAFeb 10, 2006This album is better than people are giving it credit for, I think after a few listens others will agree. There is no standout track, but as an entire album it is quite a good listen
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BenRFeb 2, 2006Ignore the critics - this is really, really good!
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chrispFeb 2, 2006
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AlexandraM.Feb 2, 2006
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MattHFeb 7, 2006Excellent album, some people have a pre-conceived view of Richard being the "Verve Continued" but this is not what he is trying to do!! The album is full of amazing songs in their own right. People who are expecting a new Verve album should go elsewhere and stop bitching!!
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PeterHFeb 8, 2006it's not for everyone to understand melancholy well done. this is music for those who can see beyond mere technique without being simple and naive emotional listeners.
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kowalskiFeb 9, 2006Im waiting for McCabe's stuff!
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[Anonymous]Mar 1, 2006Great work from the best singer and songwriter in a world.
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jorisMar 14, 2006The only hauntingly standout track here is the titletrack Keys To The World, amazing... besides this not what I expected tough definitely not bad
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JesusH.ChristMar 18, 2006Oh My DAD! Richard Ashcroft is a GENIUS! I bow to him. Makes me want to punch children, in a good way! His songs hit you like a FIRETRUCK of EMOTION!
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skipeMar 5, 2006Absolutely terrible... I can't believe how full of shit King Richard is. Who is this guy kidding? He may have been the frontman for the Verve, but what's becoming increasingly apparent with each solo release is that former magic came from someone/somewhere else.. give it up Richard... I'll mail ya some razors.
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MikeKApr 12, 2006Great singer and nice songs with creative arangements. A little eccentric but thats what music needs.
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JackTJun 6, 2006
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MarcAJul 27, 2006A great and simple album from Richard Ashcroft.
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Radiolab?Dec 7, 2009The single "Music is Power" and title track "Keys to the World" are both fantastic and remind you of the heights Ashcroft is capable of. However, the rest of the album falls far short. It's hard to listen to without thinking how much better this could've been were it made by The Verve.
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JoshRJan 27, 2006an average album from a guy with an average solo career. bring back the verve.
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dugbJan 31, 2006by far, ashcroft's best solo outing. Typically strong ballads (why do lovers, cry til the morning, break the night with colour) as well as a rollicking jab at the religious right (why not nothing). Thoroughly satisfying record, easily distancing itself from the first two solo efforts.
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CarlosFeb 1, 2006Not the worst I have listened to, but certainly a word defines it: boring! Agree that Ashcroft´s carrer is quite disappointing, especially after the superb last Verve´s album.
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crujFeb 11, 2006not a bad album, but who cares? IT'S NOT THE VERVE, which is all any of us want anyway. damn Nick McCabe for losing his shit and breaking up one of the finest songwriting duos of the nineties!
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JohnFFeb 11, 2006It's not bad; it's just bland. Ashcroft has simply lost touch with what it takes to feel excited about something. Keys to the World only expresses how much he wants to remember the emotions that drove him to write the quality songs that the Verve albums prove he is capable of. Maybe someday he'll remember.....
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emilywFeb 16, 2006
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MichaelCFeb 21, 2006Some of the lyrics are clichés, but the music is great.
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fishwithnoballsFeb 20, 2006this album is a fish with no legs. piss poor.
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DebbieHFeb 6, 2006It's time for Richie to hang it up. And it's well past time for me to shut up. I am a senseless twit and this record is still beneath me. That's how bad it is. Putrid.
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sallyMar 6, 2006Starts off strong and totally loses me after the 4th song. So much whining and unoriginal lyrics..I turn the cd off about 10 minutes into it..I love him, but his first 2 cds have been the strongest..this is just dull, dull, dull.
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DavidWMar 8, 2006Excellent, good to have another dose - and good to take Human Condition out of my CD player for a change...
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DelroyFApr 26, 2006less than average attempt saviour of rock...haha yeah right
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abacusMay 12, 2006It's odd that people in America haven't heard Ashcroft since Bittersweet Symphony. They should. Very good album overall.
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JimRFeb 19, 2006Best of his solo efforts, this album is more focused than the previous two, worth checking out!!
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brucesMar 13, 2006oh how the mighty have fallen...
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mrsdemosMar 22, 2006this album is amazing i love it
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BinhPMar 29, 2006Still one of the best vocalists of our generation, not his best work but there are some gems... look for the b-sides...
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davidcMay 25, 2006fantasic. brilliant laid back enjoyable music
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Aug 31, 2019Richard is so talended that hearing him live made me love him more and enjoy his songs more after that.
Awards & Rankings
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His voice sounds better than ever, and while nothing here recaptures the glory years of The Verve, his songs are more focused than ever before.
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Too much is sodden with his overbearing ego.
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How the mighty have truly fallen.