The Verve Pipe - Pop Smear (1993)

The Verve Pipe is an American rock band from West Michigan. It was formed in 1992 in East Lansing by Brian Vander Ark, Brian Stout and Donny Brown.

With their second album, the addition of A.J. Dunning to the mix gives them a more aggressive guitar sound. At the same time, they show a more adventurous side, exploring a broad definition of pop music from delicate love songs and 3/4 ballads to edgy, bitter rockers, even taking on the occassional Latin rhythm -- each song takes on a different character, but all are tied together by pop smarts, clever songwriting, and lush four-part harmonies.