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Track Listings
| 1. Bitter Sweet Symphony |
| 2. Sonnet |
| 3. The Rolling People |
| 4. The Drugs Don't Work |
| 5. Catching The Butterfly |
| 6. Neon Wilderness |
| 7. Space And Time |
| 8. Weeping Willow |
| 9. Lucky Man |
| 10. One Day |
| 11. This Time |
| 12. Velvet Morning |
| 13. Come On |
Product Description
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Calling it a day in early 1999 was probably the best thing the Verve ever did, as it meant that they quit when they were at the pinnacle of their success, sparing their faithful followers an unsightly degeneration. Urban Hymns is a fitting final testament to Wigan's favourite sons, as Richard Ashcroft and Nick McCabe temporarily buried the hatchet and reformed one of Britain's greatest songwriting partnerships since Lennon and McCartney. From the unmistakable introductory chords of "Bittersweet Symphony" to the sheer pop perfection of "Lucky Man" via stoner rock-outs like "Weeping Willow" and the call to arms that is "Come On", every track justifies its presence by being part of a cohesive whole. Their previous album A Northern Soul was already marked down in the annals of rock history as a classic; Urban Hymns surpasses it and then some. --Helen Marquis
Album Description
Japanese exclusive limited edition reissue of the British alternative act's 1997 album. Packaged in a miniature LP sleeve reproduction of the original artwork. Includes the bonus track 'Lord I Guess I'll Never Know'. 15 tracks includes the original hidden track 'Deep Freeze'.
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By M. McFadden
Format:Audio CD
Although The Verve predates Coldplay, it may not be familiar material for Indie Rockers. Richard Ashcroft actually opened for Coldplay a few years ago which brought many classics like "Lucky Man", "The Sonnet", and "Bitter Sweet Symphoney" back into the mainstream. The album is full of soulful tunes. Some are more up tempo then others, but if you are looking for more Oasis or Coldplay this will satisfy your craving.
By Tang T. Yu
Format:Audio CD
Have heard the tracks before, though I have not received the ordered item yet... They are pretty one of the biggest breakthroughs!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The best in my collection.
I got this CD two weeks ago, and it hasn't come out of CD player since. After I first heard Bitter Sweet Symphony, I knew I had to get it... Read more
Published on July 10 2004 by Theatre Kidd
1.0 out of 5 stars
Urban CRAP.
Boring typical british new romantic crap. To say this album can stand the test of time is a joke! There are plenty of copies in the second hand record shops already! Read more
Published on Jun 26 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Will Stand the Test of Time
This is one of those timeless albums that you can listen to now (six years after its initial release) and still enjoy it. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2004 by James Choma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless
Too bad Verve are no longer together. At least they were able to release something as monumental as "Urban Hymns" before they disbanded. Read more
Published on May 27 2004 by Ayman Alam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
Like most people, I fell in love with The Verve after hearing "Bittersweet Symphony". I heard it on Cruel Intentions, and then bought the soundtrack. Read more
Published on May 1 2004 by Galen
3.0 out of 5 stars
Honest Review
How in the world could someone say that The Verve is "shoegazer" music. If u know of My Bloody Valentine, The Boo Radleys (Its alright Forever), Lush, or Swervedriver,... Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by Derek Hogan
5.0 out of 5 stars
I like da bittersweet one baby youz fine
I like dat song it made my bowels loosen and I was all like 'la la la lalala' all the way to the bathroom cuz it wuz so catchy. Read more
Published on April 14 2004 by ...
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
This was a great cd! It made me want to listen to it everyday!
Published on Mar 20 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a great record
I have had this cd for about 5 years, but have never really given it a good listen. For me it was one of those albums that you may have bought but never really ever listened to. Read more
Published on Mar 9 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
A bittersweet swansong. The Verve's best.
After a brief leave of absence, The Verve reintroduced themselves in 1997 more self-assured, grounded, and focused. Read more
Published on Mar 8 2004 by Wickerlove
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