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Although a fine album in its own right, the popularuty of A Northern Soul probably owes much to the huge success of Urban Hymns in 1997/8. A collection of swirling, grand epics and expansive landscapes, it is more sprawling, and, many fans would argue, more inspired than its tighter, commercial successor. Richard Ashcroft's lyrics are undoubtedly less oblique than on the group's debut, A Storm In Heaven. The album's highlight is 'History', with its fluid guitar and crafted strings. A worthy, if rambling, record, it is significant both musically and as an indication of the group's imminent dissolution, prior to their triumphant return two years later.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Peter Salisbury; Richard Ashcroft; Simon Jones .
The Verve includes: Richard Ashcroft (vocals).
Personnel: Nick McCabe (guitar).
Q (12/99, p.84) - Included in Q Magazine's "90 Best Albums Of The 1990s."
Q (2/96, p.67) - Included in Q's 50 Best Albums of 1995.
Q (8/95, p.134) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "Rangy, whirlpool rock from Wigan's aspiring starsailors, with a dense, warm sound....the band's exploratory ethic guarantees the odd blind alley, but the rewards are vertiginous guitar themes [and] a mighty, organic groove..."
Alternative Press (8/95, p.102) - "...conveys intense soul-searching and philosophizing borne of great emotional stress....The Verve have swallowed hook, line and sinker the trappings of rock mythology. That they don't sound hopelessly retro testifies to the brilliance with which they manipulate hoary signifiers..."
Melody Maker (12/23-30/95, pp.66-67) - Ranked #29 on Melody Maker's list of 1995's 'Albums Of The Year.'
Melody Maker (7/1/95, p.38) - Recommended - "...The loud stuff is where it really kicks in--the title track is nine different stereos playing in nine different buildings, while 'This Is Music' makes the most of lurex-rough guitars to create something that comes close to being horribly ponderous [but is] all the more impressive for just clipping the corners..."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.57) - Ranked #75 in Mojo's "100 Modern Classics" -- "A NORTHERN SOUL married prog rock and Blitzkrieg harmonies with 'Mad' Richard Ashcroft's shamanic lyricism."
NME (Magazine) (8/12/00, p.28) - Ranked #15 in The NME "Top 30 Heartbreak Albums".
NME (Magazine) (12/23-30/95, pp.22-23) - Ranked #17 in NME's 'Top 50 Albums Of The Year' for 1995.
NME (Magazine) (7/1/95, p.48) - 6 (out of 10) - "...exude such a sense of astounding self-belief...they can almost convince you that even their more nonsensical moments should be cast in gold....Marry that self-belief with music that actually justifies the swagger...and The Verve are onto a few sly winners..." Verve Northern Soul Songs Northern Soul Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   The Verve Comes Down
The Verve's second record stands in an awkward place between the wild-eyed, psychedelic rapture of A Storm in Heaven and the straight-arrow Britpop of Urban Hymns. And while A Northern Soul tries to keep its musicality at least somewhat in line with the airy spirit of previous efforts, its total focus is on Ashcroft's angsty balladry with the stripped-down (by Verve standards) instrumentals taking mostly a back seat. The album can be compared with those of somewhat quirky guitar bands a la early Radiohead. And while this by itself isn't really that bad, when put alongside its predicessor, you can't help but wonder if there is some connection between the supposedly enormous Ecstasy intake of the band during A Northern Soul's production, and the title of their later single "The Drugs Don't Work."
Submitted by baxter2501 (Rochester, NY, USA) 
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 Blows Your Mind!
Compelling listen from start to finish! One of the best album covers from the nineties too. Start here if you are new to The Verve.
Submitted by bowdykite (Athens, GA, USA)
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The Verve's Best Album!
Guitarist Nick McCabe's fretwork is clearly the highlight on this epic album. A Northern Soul is quintessential rock and roll from 1995 and it still amazes me to this day! I hope they decide to release a deluxe remastered version of the album now that they are back together with Forth.
Submitted by brettl70 (Winder, GA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Album of the decade!!!
The verve are the best band since "The Stone Roses"!! And this album is there best effort! most people dont get this album though! What a shame, Your loss.
Submitted by stefangodfrey (Montrose /scotland/ UK)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Nothing Short of Perfection and Poetic Brilliance
Without a doubt one of the best ROCK records ever recorded. Nevermind the labels: Brit Pop, Alternative, etc. This is MUSIC!!!!!!!! All the range of emotions are here, from tear jerking ballads (On Your Own, So It Goes) to pure rockers (No Knock On My Door, New Decade). JUST BUY IT!
Submitted by Chris C (Detroit, MI)
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