Regeneration
by The Divine Comedy
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

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  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 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.
  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. 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.
  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 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.
  4. clarkh
    Jan 26, 2006
    10
    unbelievable. these guys are way under the radar screen. if you like beck's sea change or radiohead, you will love this cd.
  5. BenjaminBunny
    Apr 17, 2004
    6
    I 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.
  6. RobertJ
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    Fantastic stuff.
  7. kellyw
    Oct 17, 2003
    9
    Fantastic genius.

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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.
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  2. Pitchfork
    79
    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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  3. AllMusic
    90
    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.
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