Released: 24/01/25
This is Music: The Singles is a 2024 vinyl reissue compilation by The Verve, marking the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album Urban Hymns. It features their complete singles story, including non-singles from Urban Hymns, reunion tracks from 2008’s Forth (“Love is Noise,” “Rather Be”), and the full-length version of their 1992 single “She’s A Superstar.” The collection traces The Verve’s evolution from shoegaze pioneers to chart-topping success with hits like “Bitter Sweet Symphony” and “The Drugs Don’t Work,” capturing their intense, cinematic, and influential musical journey over three decades.