Foreverland
The Divine Comedy · 2016
98 min · 31 tracks · alternative rock · Britpop · baroque pop
A whimsical blend of baroque pop and Britpop, laced with rich orchestration and literary storytelling.
Why this album works
'Foreverland' received positive critical acclaim, praised for its lyrical depth and lush arrangements. It peaked at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart, reaffirming The Divine Comedy's relevance in contemporary music.
- Best for
- whimsical storytelling with rich orchestration dynamic journey with playful interludes reflective moments for introspective listeners
- Context
- Released on September 2, 2016, 'Foreverland' marked The Divine Comedy's return after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, 'Bang Goes the Knighthood'. This album showcases frontman Neil Hannon's signature wit and charm while continuing to evolve the band's sound into more orchestral territory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ed Sheeran· Duran Duran· Manic Street Preachers· Muse· Ellie Goulding· Gorillaz· Bryan Adams· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Napoleon Complex Standout 4:45
- 2 Foreverland Standout 4:01
- 3 Catherine the Great 3:03
- 4 Funny Peculiar 2:44
- 5 The Pact 2:55
- 6 To the Rescue 5:16
- 7 How Can You Leave Me on My Own Standout 3:31
- 8 I Joined the Foreign Legion (to Forget) 3:41
- 9 My Happy Place 4:10
- 10 A Desperate Man 2:42
- 11 Other People 1:35
- 12 The One Who Loves You 3:20
Disc 2
- 1 6th of December 3:54
- 2 11th of December 4:19
- 3 13th of December 2:39
- 4 23rd of December 3:02
- 5 3rd of January 4:13
- 6 13th of January 1:43
- 7 15th of January 2:01
- 8 30th of January 3:36
- 9 7th of February 2:15
- 10 22nd of February 3:51
- 11 8th of March 3:12
- 12 27th of March 1:09
- 13 4th of April 3:35
- 14 4th of April (Midnight) 2:36
- 15 3rd of May 4:18
- 16 10th of May 2:20
- 17 21st of May 3:14
- 18 28th of May 1:09
- 19 31st of May 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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