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Verve's comeback chart success

THE highest new entry in the Top 40 this week was Love is Noise by Wigan band The Verve, which debuted at number five.

The track, taken from the twice-reformed band's new LP, Forth, has been a big hit on the festival circuit this summer.

Britain American singer Kate Perry, snatched top slot with her debut single.

I Kissed a Girl, was penned by '90s popstar Cathy Dennis. It climbed from number four to knock Kid Rock's All Summer Long off the top spot.

Dennis said: "It's always a bit of a shock to hear you have a number one but I always felt the blend of the song and the artist was so strong we stood a good chance of having a hit."

In the album chart, Abba retained the top spot with their greatest hits CD Gold.

The Swedish quartet released the album in 1992, but have seen a huge surge in popularity thanks to the film Mamma Mia!.