New Albums From the Verve, Slipknot, Matthew Sweet, and More
Get our take on the best and worst releases of the week -- and hear a song from each album.
By Spin Staff 08.25.08 4:49 PM
Here's a rundown of what's available online and in record stores this week. Check out SPIN's full review below, plus a stream of a song from each new album.
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SPIN's Week in Review, August 18-22
What we learned this week: Following Radiohead on tour is a full-time job. Heavy Heavy Low Low are worth a listen. And more.
By Spin Staff 08.22.08 5:40 PM
It was a busy week in SPIN.com-land, as we deployed our fearless rock'n'roll vagabond Zack on the road with Radiohead; hosted a stream of the entire new LP from Heavy Heavy Low Low; and debuted tracks from the Verve, Mercury Rev, and School of Seven Bells, among others. Check out this week's booty below:
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Exclusive Stream: The Verve, "Noise Epic"
Bassist Simon Jones details the ethereal, Britpop-reviving track off the reunited lads' forthcoming full-length, Forth, out stateside Aug. 26
By William Goodman 08.18.08 11:26 AM
Since the Verve officially split in 1999, the band's -- and not just frontman Richard Ashcroft's -- Shaman-like, transcendent qualities have been noticeably absent from the contemporary rock scene.
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Exclusive: New Verve Cover Art Revealed
On the heels of their first single, "Love is Noise," comes the SPIN.com exclusive world premiere of their stunning new album jacket.
By Kenny Herzog 07.02.08 1:13 PM
It seems 2008 is destined to be the year the Brits take back rock radio.
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New Verve Album Out Aug. 19
Reunited Brit-pop and shoegaze quartet prep their much-anticipated follow up to 1997's Urban Hymns, tentatively titled Four.
By William Goodman 06.24.08 4:23 PM
After a ten-year absence, gaunt, shaman-like frontman Richard Ashcroft's recently reunited psych-pop outfit the Verve will return Aug. 19 with their yet-to-be titled follow up to 1997's acclaimed set Urban Hymns.
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