"A Storm in Heaven" is the debut studio album by English rock band Verve, released on June 21, 1993, on Hut Records. The band, initially named Verve, was formed by vocalist Richard Ashcroft, bassist Simon Jones, drummer Peter Salisbury, and guitarist Nick McCabe. They signed with Virgin Records imprint Hut Records in 1991 and released their first singles the following year. Produced by John Leckie at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall, the album is noted for its psychedelic rock sound and was largely improvised during recording sessions.
The lead single "Blue" was released in May 1993, coinciding with a legal challenge that led the band to rename themselves The Verve. The album received mixed reviews upon release, with praise for its music but criticism for its dark themes and lyrical content. Over time, retrospective reviews have been more positive, often noting its influence in the shoegaze genre. Despite moderate initial success, reaching number 27 on the UK Albums Chart and receiving a gold certification in 2014, its reputation grew after the band's later successes with albums like "Urban Hymns" (1997).
