This Is Music: The Singles – The Verve (Vinyl 2x12" LP)
This Is Music: The Singles encapsulates the essential output of The Verve, one of Britain’s most influential alternative rock bands of the 1990s. Released in 2004, this retrospective spans the band’s career-defining singles, from their early shoegaze-psychedelia beginnings to the anthemic grandeur of Urban Hymns. With contributions from producer Chris Potter and frontman Richard Ashcroft’s distinct vocals, the compilation highlights The Verve’s emotional depth and sonic ambition.
Key Highlights
- Includes seminal tracks such as Bitter Sweet Symphony, The Drugs Don’t Work, and Sonnet
- Showcases the band's evolution from swirling, experimental rock to polished Britpop anthems
- Double LP format offers a dynamic listening experience with enhanced sound staging
- Pressed on heavyweight vinyl, often issued with original artwork and gatefold sleeve
- Represents the full arc of the band’s peak years before their initial split in 1999
Tracklisting
Side A
1. This Is Music
2. Slide Away
3. Lucky Man
4. History
Side B
5. She's a Superstar
6. On Your Own
7. Blue
8. Sonnet
Side C
9. All in the Mind
10. The Drugs Don’t Work
11. Gravity Grave
Side D
11. Bitter Sweet Symphony
12. Love Is Noise
13. Rather Be
Fun Fact
Although Bitter Sweet Symphony became The Verve’s most iconic song, its orchestral sample led to one of the most famous copyright disputes in music history—rights were only fully returned to the band in 2019.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A comprehensive collection of The Verve’s finest singles in one package
- Ideal for fans of 1990s British rock and the Britpop era
- High-quality pressing enhances the band’s atmospheric, layered sound
- A visually and sonically rich addition to any serious vinyl library
This Is Music: The Singles distils The Verve’s emotive, genre-defining work into a compelling vinyl compilation. It’s a definitive snapshot of a band that helped shape the sound of a generation.