New Albums From the Verve, Slipknot, Matthew Sweet, and More
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
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"
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
New Verve Album Out Aug. 19
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.
