Bang Goes the Knighthood cover

Bang Goes the Knighthood

The Divine Comedy · 2010

45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · Britpop · baroque pop

Whimsical orchestration intertwines with sharp lyrical wit, exploring love and society through a theatrical lens.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • whimsical storytelling elements
  • contemplative and introspective moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2010, 'Bang Goes the Knighthood' was The Divine Comedy's eighth studio album, showcasing a matured sound after a four-year hiatus since their previous album, 'Victory for the Comic Muse.' The band, led by Neil Hannon, was experiencing a resurgence in creativity, focusing on intricate arrangements and storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Pulp· Belle and Sebastian· The High Llamas

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Down in the Street Below 5:08
  • 2 The Complete Banker 3:43
  • 3 Neapolitan Girl 2:49
  • 4 Bang Goes the Knighthood 2:48
  • 5 At the Indie Disco 3:18
  • 6 Have You Ever Been in Love 3:10
  • 7 Assume the Perpendicular 4:06
  • 8 The Lost Art of Conversation 4:01
  • 9 Island Life 4:38
  • 10 When a Man Cries 3:54
  • 11 Can You Stand Upon One Leg 3:32
  • 12 I Like 3:48

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