A Northern Soul and first breakup (1995–1996) The Verve's physical and mental turmoil continued into the chaotic recording sessions of their second album, 1995's A Northern Soul, produced by Owen Morris. The band departed from the experimental psychedelic sounds of A Storm in Heaven and focused more on conventional alternative rock, with Ashcroft's vocals taking a more prominent role in the songs, although reminiscent of some of the early work. Around this period, Oasis guitarist and friend of Ashcroft Noel Gallagher dedicated the song "Cast No Shadow" on the album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? to Ashcroft, who returned the gesture by dedicating the song "A Northern Soul" to Gallagher.
a northern soul and first breakup (1995–1996) the verve's physical and mental turmoil continued into the chaotic recording sessions of their second album 1995's a northern soul produced by owen morris the band departed from the experimental psychedelic sounds of a storm in heaven and focused more on conventional alternative rock with ashcroft's vocals taking a more prominent role in the songs although reminiscent of some of the early work around this period oasis guitarist and friend of ashcroft noel gallagher dedicated the song "cast no shadow" on the album (what's the story) morning glory to ashcroft who returned the gesture by dedicating the song "a northern soul" to gallagher