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Rainy Sunday Afternoon

The Divine Comedy · 2025

42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · Britpop · baroque pop

A whimsical blend of orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics that evokes a melancholic afternoon reverie.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical orchestral afternoon escape
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • melancholic tunes for introspection
  • consistent melodic journey throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2025, The Divine Comedy had established themselves as a prominent force in baroque pop. 'Rainy Sunday Afternoon' marks their first studio album since 2019's 'Office Politics', showcasing a return to their lush musicality after a period of experimentation with electronic sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Pulp· Belle and Sebastian· The High Llamas

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Achilles 4:10
  • 2 The Last Time I Saw the Old Man 4:21
  • 3 The Man Who Turned Into a Chair 3:33
  • 4 I Want You 4:45
  • 5 Rainy Sunday Afternoon 3:59
  • 6 All the Pretty Lights 3:40
  • 7 Down the Rabbit Hole 2:48
  • 8 Mar‐A‐Lago by the Sea 2:53
  • 9 The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter 4:48
  • 10 Can’t Let Go 2:33
  • 11 Invisible Thread 5:20

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