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THE VERVE Urban Hymns (2022 UK/EU limited edition 12-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, their third studio album originally released in 1997, including the hit singles Bitter Sweet Symphony, The Drugs Don't Work, Sonnet and Lucky Man. Single pocket picture sleeve, factory sealed. Recommended)
TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
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 Sweet Symphony" and the heartbreaking, country-tinged "The Drugs Don't Work" are an astonishing pair, two anthemic ballads that make the personal universal, thereby sounding like instant classics. They just are the tip of the iceberg -- "Sonnet" is a lovely, surprisingly understated ballad, "The Rolling People" has a measured, electric power, and many others match their quality. Although it may run a bit too long for some tastes, Urban Hymns is a rich album that revitalizes rock traditions without ever seeming less than contemporary. It is the album the Verve have been striving to make since their formation, and it turns out to be worth all the wait.
Side 1
1. Bitter Sweet Symphony
2. Sonnet
3. The Rolling People
Side 2
1. The Drugs Don't Work
2. Catching The Butterfly
3. Neon Wilderness
Side 3
1. Space And Time
2. Weeping Willow
3. Lucky Man
4. One Day
Side 4
1. This Time
2. Velvet Morning
3. Come On
Artist - The Verve (click link for complete listing)
Title - Urban Hymns (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 2022
Original Year of Release - 1997
Format - 2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album)
Record Label - Virgin UMC
Catalogue No - 4787014 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United Kingdom (UK)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
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Additional info - Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 602547870148
Condition - Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - VVE2LUR774847
Alternative Names - ,Verve.
Related Artists - Erland & The Carnival, Richard Ashcroft, RPA & The United Nations Of Sound, The Shining.
GENRES
00s Artists, Folk, Indie, NME Indie/Alternative Artists, Male Solo, POP.
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TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
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 Sweet Symphony" and the heartbreaking, country-tinged "The Drugs Don't Work" are an astonishing pair, two anthemic ballads that make the personal universal, thereby sounding like instant classics. They just are the tip of the iceberg -- "Sonnet" is a lovely, surprisingly understated ballad, "The Rolling People" has a measured, electric power, and many others match their quality. Although it may run a bit too long for some tastes, Urban Hymns is a rich album that revitalizes rock traditions without ever seeming less than contemporary. It is the album the Verve have been striving to make since their formation, and it turns out to be worth all the wait.
Side 1
1. Bitter Sweet Symphony
2. Sonnet
3. The Rolling People
Side 2
1. The Drugs Don't Work
2. Catching The Butterfly
3. Neon Wilderness
Side 3
1. Space And Time
2. Weeping Willow
3. Lucky Man
4. One Day
Side 4
1. This Time
2. Velvet Morning
3. Come On
Artist - The Verve (click link for complete listing)
Title - Urban Hymns (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 2022
Original Year of Release - 1997
Format - 2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album)
Record Label - Virgin UMC
Catalogue No - 4787014 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United Kingdom (UK)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Audiophile – This is an Audiophile item. Click link for similar items
Additional info - Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 602547870148
Condition - Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - VVE2LUR774847
Alternative Names - ,Verve.
Related Artists - Erland & The Carnival, Richard Ashcroft, RPA & The United Nations Of Sound, The Shining.
GENRES
00s Artists, Folk, Indie, NME Indie/Alternative Artists, Male Solo, POP.
ORDERING
Availability - In Stock - Buy Now for shipping today
Postage/Shipping Cost - Add item to your basket for a postage/shipping quote. For further delivery info click here
Email - sales@rarevinyl.com to contact our sales team.
To order by phone - Call (+44) 01474815010
RareVinyl.com Reference Number - VVE2LUR774847
SELL TO US
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