The Verve Album: “Bitter Sweet Symphony #2”

It's hard to believe that it's been more than 7 years since the Verve hit a (commercial) nerve with the beautiful and haunting single "Bitter Sweet Symphony" of the "Urban Hymns" album, but as the years roll by, their biggest hit stands the test of time.

The US release of the "Bitter Sweet Symphony" single (4 tracks, 21 min.) includes 3 addititional non-album tracks that makes this a perfect combo. "Lord I'll Guess I'll Never Know" is a pensive song. "So Sister" is lead singer Richard Ashcroft's at his achingly best, just a beautiful ballad. But the closer "Echo Bass" is the best of the bonus tracks, an up-tempo song reminiscent of the Stone Roses' "Fool's Gold".

After the "Urban Hymns" album, Richard Ashcroft went solo, and he never reached the high of that album. This single presents the best of the Verve, and of Richard Ashcroft. Highly recommended!

I absolutely love this cd! I ordered it to use "Bittersweet Symphony 2" as the recessional music in my wedding. It's beautiful and not the usual wedding music you've heard a million times.

The fourth track with its flowing bass and wah guitar are the highlight of this ep. It is worth the price for this single track. the track comes up listed as Bittersweet radio edit in itunes. Wish more like this had been on their most recent release.

This song begins with a violin theme and progressively builds on it with more musical layers in a gorgeous and very memorable way. Makes for great listening and will leave you curious about more of this band's work. Beautifully rendered song that you won't get tired of easily.

I mainly bought this cd for the extended bittersweet symphony, which is without a doubt incredible. The other two songs are good too in their own way, I was surprised. Overall fantastic.