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.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing and flow
- 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.
- If you like
- alternative rock, psychedelic rock, space rock
Urban Hymns is an album by The Verve, released in 1997. A sweeping blend of melancholic melodies and expansive soundscapes infused with introspective lyrics. 'Urban Hymns' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and being certified multi-platinum. Its lead single, 'Bitter Sweet Symphony,' became emblematic of the Britpop era, receiving widespread acclaim for its orchestral arrangement and introspective lyrics. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Urban Hymns sound like?
A sweeping blend of melancholic melodies and expansive soundscapes infused with introspective lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Urban Hymns by The Verve notable?
'Urban Hymns' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and being certified multi-platinum. Its lead single, 'Bitter Sweet Symphony,' became emblematic of the Britpop era, receiving widespread acclaim for its orchestral arrangement and introspective lyrics. 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.
Who is Urban Hymns for?
Urban Hymns works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and wave-like pacing and flow.
How many songs are on Urban Hymns?
Urban Hymns has 13 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bitter Sweet Symphony Standout 5:58
- 2 Sonnet 4:21
- 3 The Rolling People 7:01
- 4 The Drugs Don’t Work Standout 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 Standout 4:53
- 10 One Day 5:03
- 11 This Time 3:50
- 12 Velvet Morning 4:57
- 13 Come On / Deep Freeze 15:15
Release Date
September 29, 1997
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
75 min 53 sec
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