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Regeneration

The Divine Comedy · 2001

49 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock ยท Britpop ยท baroque pop

A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and intricate melodies wrapped around introspective lyrics.

Regeneration is an album by The Divine Comedy, released in 2001. A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and intricate melodies wrapped around introspective lyrics. The album received critical acclaim and was noted for its ambitious orchestration, contributing to The Divine Comedy's reputation as innovators within the baroque pop genre. It peaked at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying their presence in the early 2000s music landscape and influencing bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Regeneration sound like?

A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and intricate melodies wrapped around introspective lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and Britpop.

What makes Regeneration by The Divine Comedy notable?

The album received critical acclaim and was noted for its ambitious orchestration, contributing to The Divine Comedy's reputation as innovators within the baroque pop genre. It peaked at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying their presence in the early 2000s music landscape and influencing bands that followed. By the time 'Regeneration' was released in 2001, The Divine Comedy had firmly established themselves in the Britpop scene with their previous album, 'Casanova' (1996). This record marked a pivotal moment for frontman Neil Hannon, as it represented a shift towards a more mature sound and lyrical depth following the commercial success of their earlier work.

How many songs are on Regeneration?

Regeneration has 11 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·49:52

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Timestretched 2:48
  • 2 Bad Ambassador Standout 3:45
  • 3 Perfect Lovesong Standout 3:10
  • 4 Note to Self 5:59
  • 5 Lost Property 4:39
  • 6 Eye of the Needle 5:33
  • 7 Love What You Do 3:52
  • 8 Dumb It Down 3:56
  • 9 Mastermind 5:21
  • 10 Regeneration Standout 5:33
  • 11 The Beauty Regime 5:11

Release Date

January 1, 2001

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

49 min 52 sec