Thursday October 07 2010 8:01 PM
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Neil Hannon and The Divine Comedy have been responsible for some of the most literate and downright catchy popular music of the past couple of decades. Hannon’s songwriting genius has taken him from writing the theme song of Father Ted to the smash–hit National Express to the 'Duckworth–Lewis Method'. To celebrate the long–awaited tenth album 'Bang Goes the Knighthood', join The Divine Comedy for an intimate, magical evening of music, thrills and sophistication in a solo performance by Choice Music Prize winner Neil Hannon.
Neil Hannon has shed his alter ego, put away his cricket pads, and written a wonderful new album.
A cast of eccentric characters and classic melodies populate the 12 stunning tracks that make up 'Bang Goes The Knighthood' (on Divine Comedy Records).
Following last summer’s acclaimed ‘Duckworth Lewis Method’, Neil Hannon once again flexes his songwriting muscle to Olympian effect. 'Slip on your Barber jacket, jump in my old MG!' We’re off to the slightly warped, but reassuringly recognizable world of The Divine Comedy.
It’s a parallel universe filled with the likes of “The Complete Banker”, a scathing lampoon on the financial world; ‘Neapolitan Girl’, inspired by Norman Lewis’ ’ Naples ‘44’ wartime diaries; while the title track asks why the rich & powerful so frequently turn up in houses of ill repute.
‘At The Indie Disco’, the first single, is classic Divine Comedy. “I thought I was writing a catchy little pop song for kids,” Neil admits. “Then a friend said it really took them back to their dim and distant youth. Turns out I’m a social historian.” I Like: “I like your nose. I like your hair. I like you clothed. I like you bare...” I dedicate this insane but lovable song to anyone who really likes anyone else!
‘Bang Goes The Knighthood’ is not a concept album though it does have a beginning, a middle and an end. It’s a novel experience.