The Verve Appraisal

The Verve - Urban Hymns (Compact Disc)

This item is a standard jewel case Compact Disc (CD) edition of the critically acclaimed 1997 album 'Urban Hymns' by the British rock band The Verve. The physical object consists of a clear plastic polystyrene jewel case measuring approximately 5 inches by 5.5 inches. The front cover art features a photograph of the band members sitting in a park-like setting, dominated by green grass and trees under a bright sky. The artist name 'the verve' and the album title 'URBAN HYMNS' are printed in a clean, sans-serif minimalist typeface in the top left corner of the white-bordered insert. The materials include the clear plastic housing, a circular polycarbonate optical disc stored internally, and printed paper inserts. Notable features of this release include the presence of frontman Richard Ashcroft in a white bucket hat, a iconic image from the Britpop era. The visible condition is fair to good, with some minor scuffing and micro-scratches on the plastic jewel case typical of handling and shelf wear. No major cracks are visible in the plastic. This album was released on the Hut Recordings/Virgin label and represents a peak of late 90s British musical craftsmanship, known for the hit single 'Bitter Sweet Symphony.' It stands as a definitive artifact of the alternative rock and Britpop movements of the late 20th century.