Promenade cover

Promenade

The Divine Comedy · 1994

45 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · Britpop · baroque pop

A whimsical blend of orchestral arrangements and sharp lyrical wit, creating a vivid sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with wit
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • vivid imagery in lyrical themes
  • for afternoon daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1994, 'Promenade' was The Divine Comedy's third album, following their commercial breakthrough with 'Liberation' and 'Promenade'. At this point, frontman Neil Hannon was solidifying his identity as a distinctive songwriter within the Britpop movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Pulp· Belle and Sebastian· The High Llamas

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bath 4:10
  • 2 Going Downhill Fast 2:33
  • 3 The Booklovers 5:52
  • 4 A Seafood Song 3:29
  • 5 Geronimo 1:53
  • 6 Don't Look Down 4:48
  • 7 When the Lights Go Out All Over Europe 3:29
  • 8 The Summerhouse 4:15
  • 9 Neptune's Daughter 4:49
  • 10 A Drinking Song 4:37
  • 11 Ten Seconds to Midnight 2:10
  • 12 Tonight We Fly 3:01
  • 13 Ode to the Man (Unlisted) 0:15

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