The 1997 classic 'Urban Hymns' by the Verve starts off with 'Bittersweet Symphony,' one of the most texturally delightful songs on our list. The track, still timeless, succeeds on delivering a whole ...

The angst and frustration of the lower class and disenfranchised youth have long played a role in popular music. In the UK, ‘60s anthems by the Who, songs of contempt for Prime Minister Margaret ...

A triumphant album influenced by sex, drugs, cups of tea, and football. As a song, ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ intrigues on many levels. The low ebbing violin sets a pensive mood at the outset. Then those ...

“Bitter Sweet Symphony” by the Verve was one of the most enduring alt-rock tracks of the late ’90s. It propelled the Wigan, U.K.-based band—fronted by vocalist/songwriter Richard Ashcroft—everywhere.