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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 06/15/1993
Run Time: 47:04
Whereas future Verve masterpieces
A Northern Soul and
Urban Hymns would feature succinct song structures (for the most part) and instantly memorable verses and choruses, the group's 1993 full-length debut,
A Storm in Heaven, was based on buoyant, extended psychedelic passages. Looking back today, it was an interesting and original musical direction, since at the time, angst-ridden Seattle bands (and their many copycats) were all the rage. While a few songs hint at
the Verve's future penchant for composing pop gems (
"Make It Till Monday," "Blue," "Butterfly"), many of the longer tracks are just as strong, especially the album's best track, the hauntingly beautiful
"Already There." Also featured was the album-opening space rocker
"Star Sail," the shifting moods of
"Slide Away," the misty
"Beautiful Mind," and the stark closer,
"See You in the Next One (Have a Good Time)." A fine debut,
A Storm in Heaven proved to be the important connection between
the Verve's expansive early work (1992's self-titled EP) and their later worldwide pop hits.
~Greg Prato, All Music Guide
;)
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