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The Verve - Urban Hymns (1997) [Japanese Edition]
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log - 515 MB | MP3 CBR @320 kbps - 177 MB | Full scans - 118 MB
Label: Virgin Records (Japan) | Catalog.#: VJCP 25338 | Genre: Alternative Rock, Brit Pop
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log - 515 MB | MP3 CBR @320 kbps - 177 MB | Full scans - 118 MB
Label: Virgin Records (Japan) | Catalog.#: VJCP 25338 | Genre: Alternative Rock, Brit Pop
Urban Hymns is the third album by English rock band The Verve, released on 29 September 1997. It earned nearly unanimous critical praise upon its release, and went on to become the band's best-selling release and one of the biggest selling albums of the year.
Background
The Verve had previously released two albums, A Storm in Heaven in 1993 and A Northern Soul in 1995. Neither album had achieved mainstream success, and the band split shortly after their second album due to internal conflicts. Vocalist Richard Ashcroft quickly reformed the group, with Simon Tong, an old friend of the band on guitar, however Ashcroft realised Nick McCabe's unique guitar style was required to complete the true Verve unit and later asked him to return. Tong also remained adding more guitar and keyboard/organ textures, making them a 5 piece band and expanding their sound.
The cover photo was taken in Richmond Park, London
Music
The Verve were known for their music's complex, immersive sonic textures. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, and remains the band's most well-known song. "The Drugs Don't Work", the band's only number one single in the UK, became a concert staple for jam bands and other groups.
The rest of the album alternated between wistful ballads like "Sonnet" and "Space and Time", spacey grooves like "Catching the Butterfly" and "The Rolling People", and all-out rockers like the Led Zeppelin-esque, pounding "Come On", the album closer.
Release and reception
The album received nearly unanimous critical praise upon its release, with Melody Maker naming Urban Hymns as the number-one album of 1997 in its year-end list.
Urban Hymns debuted at #63 on the Billboard 200, becoming the first album by the group to chart in the U.S. The album ultimately peaked at #23, and is the group's best selling album in the U.S. with over 1.3 million copies sold. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA on April 4, 1998
Legacy
In the years following its release, Urban Hymns received much acclaim. In 1998, it won Best British Album at the Brit Awards, it was also shortlisted for the Mercury Prize, and Q magazine readers voted it the 18th greatest album of all time. The magazine placed it at the same position in 2001
In 2006, its editors voted it the 16th greatest album of all time. The Verve were awarded with the first ever "Q Classic Album" award for this album at the 2007 Q Awards. In a 2008 poll, Urban Hymns was ranked as the 10th best British album of all time.
It was also nominated for "Best British Album of the Last 30 Years" at the Brits 2010 but lost to Oasis's (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
Track listing
Written by Richard Ashcroft, except where noted.
1. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" (Jagger/Richards, Ashcroft) – 5:58
2. "Sonnet" – 4:21
3. "The Rolling People" (The Verve) – 7:01
4. "The Drugs Don't Work" – 5:05
5. "Catching the Butterfly" (The Verve) – 6:26
6. "Neon Wilderness" (Nick McCabe, The Verve) – 2:37
7. "Space and Time" – 5:36
8. "Weeping Willow" – 4:49
9. "Lucky Man" – 4:53
10. "One Day" – 5:03
11. "This Time" – 3:50
12. "Velvet Morning" – 4:57
13. "Lord I Guess I'll Never Know" - (bonus track for Japan) – 4:50
14. "Come On" – 6:39
15. "Deep Freeze" – 2:13
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The Verve / Urban Hymns
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Personnel
Band
* Richard Ashcroft – vocals, guitar
* Nick McCabe – lead guitar
* Simon Jones – bass guitar
* Peter Salisbury – drums
* Simon Tong – guitar, keyboards
With
* Youth – producer
* Chris Potter – producer, engineer, mixing, recording
* The Verve – producer
* Liam Gallagher - backing vocals (on "Come On")
* Mel Wesson – programming
* Paul Anthony Taylor – programming
* Will Malone – conductor, string, arrangements
* Gareth Ashton – assistant engineer
* Lorraine Francis – assistant engineer
* Jan Kybert – assistant engineer
* Brian Cannon – director, design, sleeve art
* Martin Catherall – design assistant
* Matthew Sankey – design assistant
* Michael Spencer Jones – photography
* John Horsley – photography
* Chris Floyd – photography
Release Date: 29 September 1997
Recorded: 13 October 1996 – 4 August 1997, Olympic Studios, London
Length: 74:57
Producer: The Verve, Chris Potter, Youth
Made in Japan
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