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Urban Hymns

The Verve · 1997

75 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · psychedelic rock · space rock

A sweeping blend of melancholic melodies and expansive soundscapes infused with introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • introspective late-night reflections
  • expansive soundscapes exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 29, 1997, 'Urban Hymns' marked The Verve's third studio album and a turning point in their career. Following the modest success of their previous albums, this record catapulted them into mainstream recognition, largely due to its poignant themes and lush instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Oasis· Radiohead· The Stone Roses

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bitter Sweet Symphony 5:58
  • 2 Sonnet 4:21
  • 3 The Rolling People 7:01
  • 4 The Drugs Don’t Work 5:05
  • 5 Catching the Butterfly 6:26
  • 6 Neon Wilderness 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 Come On / Deep Freeze 15:15

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