A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy · 1997
48 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · Britpop · baroque pop
A whimsical blend of orchestral pop and introspective lyrics that captures the complexities of love.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective late-night listening
- whimsical storytelling focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'A Short Album About Love' was The Divine Comedy's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Casanova' in 1996. At this point, frontman Neil Hannon was solidifying his reputation as a distinctive songwriter, balancing humor and melancholy while exploring themes of romance and relationships.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pulp· Belle and Sebastian· The High Llamas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Pursuit of Happiness 3:31
- 2 Everybody Knows (Except You) 3:48
- 3 Someone 5:58
- 4 If… 4:25
- 5 If I Were You (I’d Be Through With Me) 4:41
- 6 Timewatching 4:42
- 7 I’m All You Need 5:49
- 8 Motorway to Damascus 4:22
- 9 Love Is Lighter Than Air 3:52
- 10 Birds of Paradise Farm 3:53
- 11 Make It Easy on Yourself 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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