The Verve: The Video 96-98 is what the title suggests: a compilation of various types of video of the band taken while the group was at its peak popularity. The content centers mostly around music from Urban Hymns, but earlier material is included as well. The first half of the program is based on studio recordings, including a Richard Ashcroft acoustic demo of "The Drugs Don't Work" and the music videos for each of the three hits from Urban Hymns. The latter half is comprised mostly of live footage unavailable elsewhere, including three powerhouse performances from an acclaimed show at Haigh Hall in Manchester. In all, the out-of-print tape offers a great insight into the life of the group at the time (minus the in-fighting and ecstasy consumption), and is a priceless piece of media from a band which has made very little available but the music. Besides, as the VHS tray in the box reminds you:
No comments:
Post a Comment