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Absent Friends - The Divine Comedy
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78 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: Neil Hannon returns with his first album since 2001's 'Regeneration.' Basically a solo effort (though retaining the Divine Comedy name), 'Friends' was produced and largely performed by Hannon, with Nigel Godrich handling the mixing.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Gorgeous, grotto-fabulous chamber pop. [14 May 2004, p.71]
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  2. Under The Radar
    90
    If you appreciate intelligent and literate lyrics, and are not put off by theatrical orchestration in your pop songs, then this is as good a Divine Comedy album as any to immerse yourself in the considerable talents of Neil Hannon. [#7]
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  3. Splendid
    60
    By the time "Our Mutual Friend"'s symphonic percussion and hammering cellos reach their crashing apex, the album begins to feel a little like the fourth consecutive hour at a well-stocked party full of musical theater majors.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. allisonm
    10
    came across this very late but love love it..
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  2. KrisH
    10
    The more I listen to this, the more I like it. Less oppressive than Casanova and hits the right emotional spots.
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  3. asierr
    9
    hannon comes back to the walkers' road. And sounds (nearly) better than ever. thank you chap
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