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Urban Hymns
by The Verve
The 668th greatest album of all time
Urban Hymns is The Verve's 1997 album that blends alternative rock and Britpop with neo-psychedelic textures, notable for lush string arrangements, Nick McCabe's layered, atmospheric guitars, and Richard Ashcroft's emotive, introspective songwriting. The record contains expansive, melodic tracks such as "Bitter Sweet Symphony", which features a prominent orchestral sample, along with quieter ballads like "The Drugs Don't Work" and "Lucky Man", balancing grand, symphonic moments with subdued, reflective pieces.
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