Regeneration by The Divine Comedy - VitaMusik

ALBUM Explicit

Just when you start to take a "Yeah, OK, old news, whatever" attitude about Neil Hannon, he hits you with his most accomplished work yet, reminding you of the impressive, inexhaustible depth of his abilities as a singer, writer, and arranger. With a huge assist from fantastically warm, sensual production by Radiohead's engineer, Nigel Godrich, Regeneration is the most ambitious baroque-pop LP Hannon's attempted outside of 1997's A Short Album About Love. And while that one-off was nearly, almost wonderfully overwhelmed by the orchestra he hired for the two London Shepherd's Bush Empire evenings it came from, here those same elements are ever-present but take a supporting role instead of the lead. What's emphasized instead are the things Hannon does so damn well: intelligently-constructed, highly evolved and involved pop with excellent lyrics, led by his deft piano touches and moody bass and guitar -- the music that best frames his unabashed crooning. Actually, on most of this LP he's a little bit more restrained than normal, cooing more than the man who wailed so melodramatically on the cultured old standbys that made his name (like "The Frog Princess"). Occasionally he still cuts loose, such as the sudden, belted swell on "Perfect Lovesong." But most of the time, he lets the spellbinding soundtrack and the beguiling radiance set up his more reasoned, strong vocal takes. Meanwhile, Godrich flushes absolutely all the absorbing elegance, splendor, and color out of such luxurious, twinkling, candle-lit enchantresses as the LP standout, "Note to Self," and the "Exit Music (For a Film)" and "No Surprises" (Godrich again) flavor of "Lost Property." And how about those crystal, hummable melodies that abound, like the stupendous soaring chorus of "Eye of the Needle" and the U.K. single, "Love What You Do?" Each song gives you something resplendent, refined, memorable and, most of all, opulent and lovely. This is bound to turn some jaded heads. ~ Jack Rabid

1. Timestretched

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Drums: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Guitar: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Percussion: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Synthesizer: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates
Joby Talbot; Performer
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

2. Bad Ambassador

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Drums: Rob Farrer
Miggy Barradas; Performer
Guitar: Bryan Mills
Ivor Talbot
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Arranger: Joby Talbot; Composer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Conductor: Joby Talbot; Conductor
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Leader: Everton Nelson; Performer
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Percussion: Rob Farrer
Miggy Barradas; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Strings: Joby Talbot
Everton Nelson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Synthesizer: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates
Joby Talbot; Performer
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

3. Perfect Lovesong

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Cello: Philip Sheppard; Performer
Drums: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Guitar: Bryan Mills
Ivor Talbot
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Percussion: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Synthesizer: Joby Talbot
Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

4. Note to Self

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Drums: Rob Farrer
Miggy Barradas; Performer
Guitar: Bryan Mills
Ivor Talbot
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Arranger: Joby Talbot; Composer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Conductor: Joby Talbot; Conductor
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Leader: Clio Gould; Performer
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Percussion: Rob Farrer
Miggy Barradas; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Strings: Joby Talbot
Clio Gould; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Synthesizer: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates
Joby Talbot; Performer
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

5. Lost Property

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Drums: Rob Farrer
Miggy Barradas; Performer
Guitar: Bryan Mills
Ivor Talbot
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Arranger: Joby Talbot; Composer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Conductor: Joby Talbot; Conductor
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Leader: Everton Nelson; Performer
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Percussion: Rob Farrer
Miggy Barradas; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Strings: Joby Talbot
Everton Nelson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Synthesizer: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates
Joby Talbot; Performer
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

6. Eye of the Needle

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Drums: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Guitar: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Percussion: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Synthesizer: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates
Joby Talbot; Performer
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

7. Love What You Do

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Drums: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Guitar: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Percussion: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Synthesizer: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates
Joby Talbot; Performer
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

8. Dumb It Down

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Drums: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Guitar: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Percussion: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Synthesizer: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates
Joby Talbot; Performer
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

9. Mastermind

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Drums: Rob Farrer
Miggy Barradas; Performer
Guitar: Bryan Mills
Ivor Talbot
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Arranger: Joby Talbot; Composer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Conductor: Joby Talbot; Conductor
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Leader: Everton Nelson; Performer
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Percussion: Rob Farrer
Miggy Barradas; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Strings: Joby Talbot
Everton Nelson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Synthesizer: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates
Joby Talbot; Performer
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

10. Regeneration

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Drums: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Guitar: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Percussion: Miggy Barradas
Rob Farrer; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Synthesizer: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates
Joby Talbot; Performer
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

11. The Beauty Regime

by The Divine Comedy

Bass: Ivor Talbot
Bryan Mills; Performer
Drums: Rob Farrer
Miggy Barradas; Performer
Guitar: Bryan Mills
Ivor Talbot
Neil Hannon; Performer
Keyboard: Neil Hannon; Performer
Organ: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Piano: Joby Talbot; Performer
Arranger: Joby Talbot; Composer
Composer: Neil Hannon; Composer
Conductor: Joby Talbot; Conductor
Assistant: Dan Grech-marguerat; Production
Leader: Everton Nelson; Performer
Mastering: Chris Blair; Production
Percussion: Rob Farrer
Miggy Barradas; Performer
Recorder: Joby Talbot; Performer
Strings: Joby Talbot
Everton Nelson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Synthesizer: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates
Joby Talbot; Performer
Recording: Joby Talbot; Production
Trombone: Stuart 'pinkie' Bates; Performer
Vocals: Neil Hannon; Performer
Mixing: Gerard Navarro; Production
Primary Artist: The Divine Comedy; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 52 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Baroque Pop

Label

Parlophone UK

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 11, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

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UPC

724353176150