{"product_id":"the-verve-urban-hymns-second-hand-cd","title":"The Verve – Urban Hymns (Second-Hand)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Verve – Urban Hymns (Second-Hand)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Verve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urban Hymns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD, Album\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative Rock, Britpop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrban Hymns\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003ethird studio album\u003c\/strong\u003e by British rock band \u003cstrong\u003eThe Verve\u003c\/strong\u003e, and one of the defining records of the \u003cstrong\u003e1990s Britpop era\u003c\/strong\u003e. The album seamlessly blends \u003cstrong\u003elush orchestration, soulful lyrics, and sweeping guitar work\u003c\/strong\u003e—featuring the timeless anthem \u003cem\u003e“Bitter Sweet Symphony”\u003c\/em\u003e alongside emotionally charged tracks like \u003cem\u003e“The Drugs Don’t Work”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e“Lucky Man.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eSecond-Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e in very good condition. The disc plays perfectly, and the booklet and case show minimal signs of wear consistent with age and careful handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlbum Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitter Sweet Symphony\u003c\/strong\u003e – A genre-defining masterpiece that captures the spirit of 1990s British rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Drugs Don’t Work\u003c\/strong\u003e – A hauntingly beautiful ballad of reflection and loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLucky Man\u003c\/strong\u003e – A heartfelt song of gratitude and introspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSonnet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Poetic, melodic, and deeply emotional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatching the Butterfly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hypnotic and atmospheric, showcasing the band’s experimental edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrban Hymns\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the \u003cstrong\u003emost influential albums of the 1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining emotional depth with expansive, anthemic soundscapes. It’s a must-have for fans of \u003cstrong\u003eBritpop, alternative rock, and timeless songwriting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond-hand audio CD in standard jewel case with full-colour artwork and lyric booklet. Light shelf wear may be present, but the disc is clean and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBitter Sweet Symphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rolling People\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Drugs Don’t Work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatching the Butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeon Wilderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace and Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeping Willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLucky Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelvet Morning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Verve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567484252388,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/2885\/9620\/files\/20251107_201020.jpg?v=1774194864","url":"https:\/\/www.nostalgianook.co.za\/products\/the-verve-urban-hymns-second-hand-cd","provider":"Nostalgia Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}