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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Down In The Street Below | |||
| 2. The Complete Banker | |||
| 3. Neapolitan Girl | |||
| 4. Bang Goes The Knighthood | |||
| 5. At The Indie Disco | |||
| 6. Have You Ever Been In Love | |||
| 7. Assume The Perpendicular | |||
| 8. The Lost Art Of Conversation | |||
| 9. Island Life | |||
| 10. When A Man Cries | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Amsterdam | |||
| 2. L'Amour est Bleu | |||
| 3. Poupee de Cire | |||
| 4. Les Playboys | |||
| 5. The Songs That We Sing | |||
| 6. Les Copains d'Abord | |||
| 7. Anita Pettersen | |||
| 8. Joe Le Taxi | |||
| 9. Je Changerais d'Avis | |||
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I listened to this album through in its entirety three times on the first day I had it. Can't remember the last time I did that. It has a different sound to his last few albums, or indeed, any of his albums (but it probably sounds a bit more like his earlier stuff in that it's more playful, perhaps). It's more poppy than the last few, funnier, and perhaps a bit more adventurous, which is maybe due to less reliance on an orchestra. And the pictures and stories he manages to paint with his lyrics and his music are as strong here as they've ever been, if not more so. "Down in the Street Below" is simply beautiful. "Neapolitan Girl" is fast and bouncy with a dark undercurrent. "Island Life" is soaring and tranquil. It has a more coherent sound than the last Divine Comedy album, and you get the impression that Neil Hannon is simply happier these days and making the kind of music that's closest to his heart, after some quite sombre albums over the last decade.
There's one bit on the album that's bound to divide opinion, though... you'll know it the second you hear it!
One of the main feelings after listening is that there's certainly nobody else making music like this these days. It sounds entirely different to anything else, so in that respect he's carved a lovely little niche for himself. After all, what other modern artist would create a song that includes the line "Ben's impressed by the buttresses thrust up the chapel nave"? Well done, Mr. H.
I wouldn't pay much attention to the "BBC Review" that Amazon has put up, by the way, which seems to spectacularly miss the point of it all. Indie Disco isn't a "swipe" at anything - it's pretty obviously an affectionate song. It's a shame that someone with a clear dislike of Hannon's quirky style becomes the 'official' voice of Amazon's product page.
There's one bit on the album that's bound to divide opinion, though... you'll know it the second you hear it!
One of the main feelings after listening is that there's certainly nobody else making music like this these days. It sounds entirely different to anything else, so in that respect he's carved a lovely little niche for himself. After all, what other modern artist would create a song that includes the line "Ben's impressed by the buttresses thrust up the chapel nave"? Well done, Mr. H.
I wouldn't pay much attention to the "BBC Review" that Amazon has put up, by the way, which seems to spectacularly miss the point of it all. Indie Disco isn't a "swipe" at anything - it's pretty obviously an affectionate song. It's a shame that someone with a clear dislike of Hannon's quirky style becomes the 'official' voice of Amazon's product page.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have been a long term DC fan, and feel compelled to write this as I feel strangely protective of Mr Hannon and his work. Firstly, why is Amazon putting the BBC review so prominently? I agree with a fellow reviewer in that you should ignore it. I have listened to this a number of times already and there is much to enjoy. As ever, he maintains the high standard he has set on previous albums. I personally can think of no one else who consistently displays anywhere near his level of song-writing and lyrical skill. To be honest if he did another concept album about licking postage stamps I would buy it, knowing I would get more out of that album than most others.
As an aside, my wife is Polish and she is a big fan to (they are into intense lyrics) as she says he is one of the few singers whom she can actually understand what he is singing about. That concludes my review, such as it is, as it was always going to be somewhat biased.
As an aside, my wife is Polish and she is a big fan to (they are into intense lyrics) as she says he is one of the few singers whom she can actually understand what he is singing about. That concludes my review, such as it is, as it was always going to be somewhat biased.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It happens every time. I listen to TDC's new album and think, "Oh it isn't as good as... insert name of previous album ..." Then I listen to it again and the songs begin to get under my skin and a week later I am playing the bloody thing to death.
I don't know how you do it Neil but I'm glad you do! :-)
I don't know how you do it Neil but I'm glad you do! :-)
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Published 8 months ago by F. Khalastchy
godt køb
synes at det er en god cd og dejligt at man kan få den til så billige en pris, tak
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Good, but not a classic
If you're a DC fan, you're going to love this anyway (and why are you reading this review - you should already have a copy!). Read more
Published 13 months ago by P. Haynes
Excellent
From thje lyrics to the varied and live melodies it is one of the best albums for me. I was waiting for something like this from the Divine Comedy and I purchased it the minute I... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ana Neves
New standard
This is the 'new classic pop' in the 21st century.The fiction of love that he weaves enchants the person of the street clinging.
Published 14 months ago by Denzaburou
Gets better with every listen
I love the Divine Comedy and I rate this as one of their best albums. Certainly it is the most commercial for a decade. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. S. Woodley
Where's the 2nd CD?
I thought I'd add a few words and especially as people - especially TDC fans - should check out if they can find a copy of this in the double CD format ......!!!???? Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. Higham
Brilliant Return to Form
After the rather lacklustre 'Victory for the Comic Muse' this sees a return to form for Mr Hannon. Whilst it may not be as thought provoking as 'Absent Friends' or as hauntingly... Read more
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