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VERVE, THE - URBAN HYMNS
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Urban Hymns
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2xLP Sealed -1997 Classic Indie LP Feat Drugs Don’t Work
Not long after the release of A Northern Soul, the Verve imploded due to friction between vocalist Richard Ashcroft and guitarist Nick McCabe. It looked like the band had ended before reaching its full potential, which is part of the reason why their third album, Urban Hymns -- recorded after the pair patched things up in late 1996 -- is so remarkable. Much of the record consists of songs Ashcroft had intended for a solo project or a new group, yet Urban Hymns unmistakably sounds like the work of a full band, with its sweeping, grandiose soundscapes and sense of purpose. The Verve have toned down their trancy, psychedelic excursions, yet haven't abandoned them -- if anything, they sound more muscular than before, whether it's the trippy "Catching the Butterfly" or the pounding "Come On." These powerful, guitar-drenched rockers provide the context for Ashcroft's affecting, string-laden ballads, which give Urban Hymns its hurt. The majestic "Bitter Swe
Not long after the release of A Northern Soul, the Verve imploded due to friction between vocalist Richard Ashcroft and guitarist Nick McCabe. It looked like the band had ended before reaching its full potential, which is part of the reason why their third album, Urban Hymns -- recorded after the pair patched things up in late 1996 -- is so remarkable. Much of the record consists of songs Ashcroft had intended for a solo project or a new group, yet Urban Hymns unmistakably sounds like the work of a full band, with its sweeping, grandiose soundscapes and sense of purpose. The Verve have toned down their trancy, psychedelic excursions, yet haven't abandoned them -- if anything, they sound more muscular than before, whether it's the trippy "Catching the Butterfly" or the pounding "Come On." These powerful, guitar-drenched rockers provide the context for Ashcroft's affecting, string-laden ballads, which give Urban Hymns its hurt. The majestic "Bitter Swe
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The Verve was an English rock band formed in Wigan in 1990 by lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft, guitarist Nick McCabe, bass guitarist Simon Jones, and drummer Peter Salisbury. Guitarist and keyboardist Simon Tong joined the band during its first reunion.
The band initially developed a psychedelic and shoegaze sound, showcased on their debut album "A Storm in Heaven." By 1997, The Verve had released three EPs and three studio albums. Throughout their career, they faced several challenges, including name and lineup changes, health issues, drug abuse, and legal disputes. Their commercial breakthrough came with the 1997 album "Urban Hymns," one of the best-selling albums in UK history. It included the hit singles "Bitter Sweet Symphony," "The Drugs Don't Work," "Sonnet," and "Lucky Man."
In 1998, The Verve won two Brit Awards, including Best British Group, and appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In 1999, "Bitter Sweet Symphony" received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.
Following their peak success, the band disbanded in 1999 due to internal conflicts. According to Billboard, The Verve’s rise was the result of a long and difficult journey marked by breakups, lawsuits, and substance use. After an eight-year separation, during which Ashcroft publicly dismissed the idea of reuniting, the band reformed in 2007. They released the album "Forth" in 2008, which featured the single "Love Is Noise." Renewed internal tensions led to their third breakup in 2009.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Verve
Studio albums
A Storm in Heaven (1993)
A Northern Soul (1995)
Urban Hymns (1997)
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