Urban Hymns (album)

"Urban Hymns" is the third studio album by the British rock band The Verve, released in 1997. It features a blend of alternative rock, psychedelia, and Britpop, characterized by lush arrangements and introspective lyrics. The album includes some of the band's most famous songs, such as "Bittersweet Symphony" and "The Drugs Don't Work," which explore themes of love, loss, and spirituality. Critically acclaimed, it is considered a defining work of 1990s Britpop and alternative rock, showcasing the band's melodic sensibility and emotional depth. The album's success helped solidify The Verve’s place in rock history.