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...Very 'Eavy ...Very 'Umble

by Uriah Heep

Released: June 19, 1970

Hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Cult Following.

The Album

Very 'Umble" is the debut studio album by the British rock band Uriah Heep, released in 1970. The album's title is a play on words, emphasizing both the heavy sound of the band's music ("very heavy") and their humble beginnings ("very humble"). The album features a blend of hard rock and progressive rock elements, characteristic of early 1970s British rock music.

Inside the Recording

It was produced by Gerry Bron and released under the Vertigo label in the UK and Mercury Records in the US.

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Interesting Facts

Key tracks include "Gypsy", "Wake Up (Set Your…

Key tracks include "Gypsy", "Wake Up (Set Your Sights)", and "Bird of Prey".

Notably, "Gypsy" became one of Uriah Heep's signature…

Notably, "Gypsy" became one of Uriah Heep's signature songs and a fan favorite.

It established Uriah Heep as a prominent band…

It established Uriah Heep as a prominent band in the emerging British rock scene of the time.

Overall, the album's blend of heavy guitar riffs…

Overall, the album's blend of heavy guitar riffs, Hammond organ-driven melodies, and powerful vocals set the stage for Uriah Heep's subsequent albums and solidified their place in the annals of rock history.

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Reception

Very 'Umble" received mixed reviews upon its release but has since gained recognition as an influential album in the early development of progressive and heavy rock.

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Legacy

Very 'Umble" received mixed reviews upon its release but has since gained recognition as an influential album in the early development of progressive and heavy rock.

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The Complete Album Story

"Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble" is the debut studio album by the British rock band Uriah Heep, released in 1970. It was produced by Gerry Bron and released under the Vertigo label in the UK and Mercury Records in the US. The album's title is a play on words, emphasizing both the heavy sound of the band's music ("very heavy") and their humble beginnings ("very humble").

The album features a blend of hard rock and progressive rock elements, characteristic of early 1970s British rock music. Key tracks include "Gypsy", "Wake Up (Set Your Sights)", and "Bird of Prey". Notably, "Gypsy" became one of Uriah Heep's signature songs and a fan favorite.

Critically, "Very 'Eavy... Very 'Umble" received mixed reviews upon its release but has since gained recognition as an influential album in the early development of progressive and heavy rock. It established Uriah Heep as a prominent band in the emerging British rock scene of the time.