| Reviews Allmusic.com review:
Although the Verve had split again by mid-1999, their first
domestic home video was issued, titled The Video 96-98. Like the
title says, the 90-minute video follows the band for two years, from the
recording of their smash album
Urban Hymns through their massive
homecoming gig at Wigan's Haigh Hall, and includes several promo videos as
well.
However, the video does not include any footage of the
band playing sans guitarist Nick McCabe, who
split from the band soon after the Wigan show (The Verve played a series of
U.S. and U.K. shows in the summer of 1998 after his departure). Many
exceptional performances are included, as well as behind-the-scenes footage,
and interviews with the band and their fans are featured as well.
Live
highlights include such older favorites as "Stormy Clouds," "Life's an Ocean,"
and "On Your Own" (the latter performed solo by Richard
Ashcroft), plus the
Urban Hymns
standouts "Sonnet," "Rolling People," and "Come On." Also included is their
imaginative video clip for "Bittersweet Symphony," which proved to be the
Verve's breakthrough worldwide.
The Video 96-98 is a well-done compilation that proves what a shame
their breakup was. — Greg Prato
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