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Regeneration
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

  • Summary: Neil Hannon returns with a follow-up to 2000's 'Gin Soaked Boy.' A bit of a departure, this album utilizes Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and a larger group of musicians to highlight a more serious side to Hannon's music.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. 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.
  2. Magnet
    80
    Regeneration is pretty, clever, meticulously planned and tastefully executed.
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  3. Neumu.net
    80
    If you know the Divine Comedy's previous work, it's hard to imagine how Regeneration could disappoint; if they're new to you and you're a fan of literate, orchestrated pop music, give it a try.
  4. Alternative Press
    80
    Represents the best of British pop music.... A lilting, suave and grandiose near-masterpiece. [Dec 2001, p.80]
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  5. 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.
  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    Regeneration, the Divine Comedy's sixth album, could find fans on either side of the Atlantic, as it's their first to pay as much attention to the sound as to the songs.
  7. PopMatters
    50
    The Divine Comedy's abandonment of their precious, nose-thumbing snobbery is abandoning what made them so great in the first place.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 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.… Expand
  2. 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.
  4. RobertJ
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    Fantastic stuff.
  5. 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.… Expand
  6. kellyw
    Oct 17, 2003
    9
    Fantastic genius.
  7. 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.… Expand
  8. 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 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.… Collapse

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