Villains cover

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.

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