The Verve had some stellar albums even besides Urban Hymns and his vocal performances were great. But once he went solo his ego took hold and he just slowly sank into mediocrity both lyrically and in terms of quality ideas. Working with No ID of all people on the United Nations of Sound album was a low point. It was corny and cringeworthy. Feels like he is gone now.

Interpol is another group that really fell the hell off. Those first 2 albums were instant classics but they've also reached the point of irrelevance with ho hum releases that lack memorable moments. Shame.