Regeneration
by The Divine Comedy
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    The Divine Comedy are much more appealing in their vulnerability than they ever were in full cry.
  2. PopMatters
    50
    The Divine Comedy's abandonment of their precious, nose-thumbing snobbery is abandoning what made them so great in the first place.

Awards & Rankings

69
#69 Best Album of 2001
87
#87 Most Discussed Album of 2001
67
#67 Most Shared Album of 2001

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. RPF
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    This album is truly underrated. Its flow is incredible, with every song melding into the next. I like the Radiohead vibes The Divine ComedyThis album is truly underrated. Its flow is incredible, with every song melding into the next. I like the Radiohead vibes The Divine Comedy have brought to this album. Something different from their usual genre. This album is a must listen to. Probably my fav album by The Divine Comedy.… Full Review »
  2. Murukan
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Best album by Neil Hannon by far; has little to do with his other previous or latter releases, much more decadent and/or frivolous.Best album by Neil Hannon by far; has little to do with his other previous or latter releases, much more decadent and/or frivolous. Thoughtful, deep and poetic, with little to no concessions to the Britpop hordes, it is also one of the best productions ever by Nigel Godrich. Unbeatable.… Full Review »
  3. darbyj
    May 5, 2011
    10
    A definite 10, as this is one of the few albums that has ever made me cry. Not even Radiohead has accomplished that, and they're my favoriteA definite 10, as this is one of the few albums that has ever made me cry. Not even Radiohead has accomplished that, and they're my favorite band. Neil Hannon has some **** you have to listen to, not only for his lush sound but his absolutely beautiful lyrics. If this album doesn't speak to you, you have no soul.… Full Review »
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