The Verve A Northern Soul

Originally released in 1995, A Northern Soul is the second studio album from British alternative rock band The Verve. A darker and more introspective follow-up to their debut, the album blends expansive psychedelic textures with raw emotion, capturing the band at a pivotal moment in their evolution.

Driven by the soaring vocals of Richard Ashcroft, the record explores themes of struggle, addiction and inner conflict, set against a backdrop of dense guitar layers and immersive, atmospheric production. Tracks such as “History,” “On Your Own,” and “This Is Music” showcase the band’s ability to combine melodic songwriting with sweeping, almost cinematic soundscapes.

While initially underappreciated on release, A Northern Soul has since been recognised as a vital and influential album that helped shape the direction of British alternative and post-Britpop music, paving the way for the band’s later success with Urban Hymns.

This remastered reissue is pressed on 140g red opaque vinyl across 2LP, offering a richly detailed listening experience and a striking collector’s edition of one of The Verve’s most powerful and enduring releases.