It's been almost eight years since left us. Riding the release of "", The Verve exploded at the height of their success. released three brilliant solo albums, then disappeared. Now, with a line up of half a dozen sold-out UK shows ahead of them, they stand to save our souls all over again. Look for extensive Thirsty coverage in the upcoming months.
Control
This stunning film, directed by photographer Anton Corbijn, explores the life of front man Ian Curtis. Beautifully captured in austere black-and-white, the film displays Curtis's troubles with disturbing accuracy. Stricken by a debilitating illness and the guilt of his infidelity, Curtis took his own life on the eve of Joy Division's first American tour. He was 22 years old.
left us. Riding the release of "
", The Verve exploded at the height of their success. 
released three brilliant solo albums, then disappeared. Now, with a line up of half a dozen sold-out UK shows ahead of them, they stand to save our souls all over again. Look for extensive Thirsty coverage in the upcoming months.
front man Ian Curtis. Beautifully captured in austere black-and-white, the film displays Curtis's troubles with disturbing accuracy. Stricken by a debilitating illness and the guilt of his infidelity, Curtis took his own life on the eve of Joy Division's first American tour. He was 22 years old.
