There was no greater end to a movie than Cruel Intentions’ triumphant dismantling of the evil Kathryn Mertueil accompanied by the haunting chords of The Verve’s epic “Bitter Sweet Symphony”. 

The song has since become a classic, still chilling to the core even now.

Sadly the band was plagued by turmoil perpetuated by an illegal Rolling Stones sample used in “Bittersweet Symphony”…The Rolling Stones sued and were awarded 100% of all royalties made on the song, including money garnered from the Cruel Intentions license and alter a lucritive Nike deal. This was the beginning of the end for a band with the potential to be #1.

10 years later, all tensions aside, The Verve made a “trimphant return” Friday night with their very first reunion concert at Glasgow Academy.  It’s the beginning of a U.K tour that will lead into the recording of a 5th studio album. 

The talent this band displays is undeniable…we just hope they can hold it together this time.