Released 7 years ago this June
Office Politics
The Divine Comedy · 2019
116 min · 31 tracks · alternative rock · Britpop · baroque pop
A whimsical blend of orchestral pop and sharp wit reflecting the absurdities of modern work life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical reflections on work life
- dynamic journey with peaks
- playful narratives and sharp wit
- captivating stories for commuting
- wave-like pacing with surprises
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, instant gratification
- seek only standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 7, 2019, 'Office Politics' is The Divine Comedy's tenth studio album. Following a five-year hiatus since their previous album 'Foreverland', Neil Hannon reestablished his distinctive storytelling style, embedding satirical observations about contemporary office culture within lush arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pulp· Belle and Sebastian· The High Llamas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Queuejumper 3:07
- 2 Office Politics 4:02
- 3 Norman and Norma 3:45
- 4 Absolutely Obsolete 4:13
- 5 Infernal Machines 3:04
- 6 You’ll Never Work in This Town Again 4:11
- 7 Psychological Evaluation 2:39
- 8 The Synthesiser Service Centre Super Summer Sale 3:50
Disc 2
- 1 The Life and Soul of the Party 3:28
- 2 A Feather in Your Cap 4:00
- 3 I’m a Stranger Here 4:38
- 4 Dark Days Are Here Again 3:15
- 5 Philip and Steve’s Furniture Removal Company 4:51
- 6 ‘Opportunity’ Knox 3:43
- 7 After the Lord Mayor’s Show 3:46
- 8 When the Working Day Is Done 4:13
Disc 3
- 1 Whistle for a Wind 6:04
- 2 The Swallow 6:21
- 3 The Conquering Heroes 4:23
- 4 Fighting Swallow 1:15
- 5 The Amazon Pirates 3:42
- 6 The Parley 3:49
- 7 Better Drowned Than Duffers 3:24
- 8 Let’s Make the Best of It 4:00
- 9 Navy Stroke 3:00
- 10 Like Robinson Crusoe 3:48
- 11 Titty’s Dream 4:10
- 12 The Conquering Heroes, Victory Chorus 1:55
- 13 The Black Spot 3:22
- 14 The Parley – Flint’s Apology 3:26
- 15 Swallows and Amazons Forever 2:57
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