The Verve - Urban HymnsThe Verves 1997 album Urban Hymns, released on September 29th 1997, was one such record. It captured the mood and spirit of the times with songs of an emotional and musical depth that touched a raw nerve throughout the world and ensured this band would graduate from highly respected indie favourites to a genuine rock colossus. A certified classic, Urban Hymns is one of the 20 biggest selling albums ever in the UK (now 11 times platinum) and has sold

When she sang it was like listening to ravens taking off 13 at a time

It was praised for its originality and drew favorable comparisons to the likes of Kevin Ayers

Wilko's first album of new material in 30+ years

It’s fun to play with people who bring in new styles and ideas

Cerveza is Miss Wainer's aggressive South American flavoured twist

… Collins executes some snarling

a haunting “underscore’ to a tale of alienation

they were one of the most talked about new artists at this year’s SXSW

Mingus and Roach

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"Tony loved to laugh

This album could easily be mistaken as a rare nugget from the late 60's & early 70's