This Is Music: The Singles 92–98
The Verve · 2004
67 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · psychedelic rock · space rock
A sweeping blend of ethereal melodies and poignant lyrics that define the Britpop era.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
- Context
- When 'This Is Music: The Singles 92–98' was released, The Verve had experienced significant commercial success with their third studio album, 'Urban Hymns,' in 1997. This compilation serves as a retrospective of their formative years, showcasing their evolution from a psychedelic rock band to an influential force in Britpop.
- If you like
- alternative rock, psychedelic rock, space rock
This Is Music: The Singles 92–98 is an album by The Verve, released in 2004. A sweeping blend of ethereal melodies and poignant lyrics that define the Britpop era. The album encapsulates The Verve's most impactful singles, including the chart-topping 'Bitter Sweet Symphony,' which is often credited with bringing orchestral arrangements into mainstream rock. Its release also coincided with a resurgence of interest in the band as they faced legal disputes over song rights, further cementing their legacy within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Is Music: The Singles 92–98 sound like?
A sweeping blend of ethereal melodies and poignant lyrics that define the Britpop era. Rooted in alternative rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes This Is Music: The Singles 92–98 by The Verve notable?
The album encapsulates The Verve's most impactful singles, including the chart-topping 'Bitter Sweet Symphony,' which is often credited with bringing orchestral arrangements into mainstream rock. Its release also coincided with a resurgence of interest in the band as they faced legal disputes over song rights, further cementing their legacy within the genre. When 'This Is Music: The Singles 92–98' was released, The Verve had experienced significant commercial success with their third studio album, 'Urban Hymns,' in 1997. This compilation serves as a retrospective of their formative years, showcasing their evolution from a psychedelic rock band to an influential force in Britpop.
Who is This Is Music: The Singles 92–98 for?
This Is Music: The Singles 92–98 works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experiences.
How many songs are on This Is Music: The Singles 92–98?
This Is Music: The Singles 92–98 has 14 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Is Music 3:38
- 2 Slide Away 4:06
- 3 Lucky Man Standout 4:49
- 4 History 5:28
- 5 She’s a Superstar 5:04
- 6 On Your Own 3:36
- 7 Blue 3:39
- 8 Sonnet 4:24
- 9 All in the Mind 4:17
- 10 The Drugs Don’t Work Standout 5:05
- 11 Gravity Grave 8:21
- 12 Bitter Sweet Symphony Standout 5:59
- 13 This Could Be My Moment 3:59
- 14 Monte Carlo 4:58
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
67 min 30 sec
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