Released 30 years ago
Villains
The Verve Pipe · 1996
54 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic alternative rock blends introspective lyrics with lush instrumentation and emotive vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- melodic emotional exploration
- steady immersive listening experience
- lyrical depth and storytelling
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 26, 1996, 'Villains' was The Verve Pipe's sophomore album, following their debut 'I’ve Suffered a Head Injury' in 1992. At this point, the band was beginning to gain traction in the alternative rock scene, particularly after their single 'The Freshmen' became a breakout hit, establishing their presence on radio and MTV.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Counting Crows· Matchbox Twenty· Third Eye Blind
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Barely (If at All) 3:45
- 2 Drive You Mild 3:02
- 3 Villains 4:42
- 4 Reverend Girl 4:27
- 5 Cup of Tea 4:26
- 6 Myself 4:47
- 7 The Freshmen 5:09
- 8 Photograph 4:55
- 9 Ominous Man 4:21
- 10 Real 1:53
- 11 Penny Is Poison 3:28
- 12 Cattle 3:46
- 13 Veneer 5:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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