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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