The Verve are due to release Love Is Noise as the first single from their new album, Forth on 11 August 2008.

So, after 9 years apart, what should we expect from this band who once ruled the world with their Urban Hymns album?

Well, Love Is Noise turns those assumptions of a sequel to Urban Hymns on their head. The most shocking thing? It’s up-tempo.

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Following on from the news of the potential Zep reunion yesterday, we’ve heard that The Verve have reunited and have just finished recording sessions for a new album. It’s like the 90’s are back, man…..

I’ll admit to being a bandwagon hopper and knowing The Verve mostly through Urban Hymns. I had high expectations for Richard Ashcroft’s solo work after they split, but unfortunately he never enjoyed the same level of solo success.

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