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Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings
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Positive: 16 out of 18
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Mixed: 1 out of 18
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RobertJMar 7, 2004Fantastic stuff.
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clarkhJan 26, 2006unbelievable. these guys are way under the radar screen. if you like beck's sea change or radiohead, you will love this cd.
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May 5, 2011A 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.
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Nov 3, 2020Best 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.
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kellywOct 17, 2003Fantastic genius.
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Dec 19, 2020This 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.
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BenjaminBunnyApr 17, 2004I don't understand why Neil Hannon would trade in his wonderful, tongue-in-cheek, grandiose, bells-n-whistles style for a more traditional sound. Not unlistenable, but not something I ever want to put on especially having his other LPs.
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The Divine Comedy are much more appealing in their vulnerability than they ever were in full cry.
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There's not a bad song to be found anywhere on this disc, and it remains engaging for nearly its entire duration, only falling into the background in a few isolated spots.
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By shedding the smirking artifice that served Casanova so well, and hiring producer Nigel Godrich, the Divine Comedy may be treading dangerously close to the sounds of countrymen Radiohead, but the Divine Comedy are smart enough to give listeners just enough lyrical bit to throw them off the scent.