After a nine-year split, the newly reunited Verve -- best known here for their 1997 hit 'Bittersweet Symphony' -- are gearing up for a European tour and the release of their fourth album, the aptly titled 'Forth.' The band's energetic first single, 'Love is Noise,' features a dark dance beat underlying Richard Ashcroft's bittersweet lyrics. Have a listen.



Check out the Verve's tour dates after the jump.

The Verve's 2008 Summer tour dates:
06-27 Cornwall, England - The Eden Project
06-29 Glastonbury, England - Glastonbury Festival
07-04 Werchter, Belgium - Rock Werchter Festival
07-05 Bobital, France - Bobital Festival
07-11 Balado, Scotland - T in the Park
07-16 Livorno, Italy - Italia Wave Festival
07-18 Barcelona, Spain - Summercase Festival
07-19 Madrid, Spain - Summercase Festival
08-09 Tokyo, Japan - Summer Sonic Festival
08-10 Osaka, Japan - Summer Sonic Festival
08-16 Weston Park, England - V Festival
08-17 Chelmsford, England - V Festival