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The Verve - Live in the Netherlands 1998 - Import 2 CD Limited Edition

Rock

Alternative/Indie

October 31, 2025

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Catalog No.: IACD11621

JAN/ISBN: 4997184211659

Number of Discs: 2

Country/Region of Manufacture: Import

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The Verve

The Verve was formed in 1990 in Wigan, a town northwest of Manchester. They debuted in 1992 with the single "All In The Mind" on Virgin Records' subsidiary label, Hut, and the following year released their first album, "A Storm In Heaven," which was influenced by Madchester with its thick bass and psychedelic taste. A Storm In Heaven" was released. After the release of their next album, "A Northern Soul," and a brief breakup due to the departure of frontman/vocalist Richard Ashcroft, the band released their masterpiece "Urban Hymns," which debuted at No. 1 in the UK for the first time. It sold over 10 million copies worldwide and 100,000 copies in Japan. After the breakup, Ashcroft began his solo career, and was the second opening act for the UK leg of the Oasis reunion tour in 2025. The Verve's live album is now available! The band was exhausted by the under-appreciation of the previous two albums and other troubles. They were at such a low point that Ashcroft's old friend Noel Gallagher encouraged him with "Cast No Shadow". The resulting 1997 album, "Urban Hymns," was a huge hit, and the single "Bitter Sweet Symphony" became an anthem for the new era, with the video for the song in heavy rotation on MTV. As part of the album promotion, the band toured Europe and the United States, starting with a performance in Sheffield in August of the same year. The following year, the band performed at a rock festival in the Netherlands on June 1, which was recorded and broadcast for a radio program on VPRO, a local broadcaster. This album is a live album using the sound recordings used for the broadcast, and includes the complete set list. The band's impassioned singing and MCing over a floaty, heavy, danceable groove overwhelmed the audience. Guitarist Nick McCabe, who had been at odds with the frontman for some time, left the following year. The cracks in the band led to another breakup, and it took 11 years until the release of their fourth album in 2008.This is a rare archive that allows you to enjoy their momentary glimmer. Imported domestic edition with Japanese obi and bilingual liner notes in English. Richard Ashcroft (g, vo) Nick McCabe (g) Simon Jones (b) Simon Tongue (g, kbds) Peter Salisbury (ds)

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