The Divine Comedy - NOUVEL ALBUM

[Kymil]

Absent Friends prevu fin Mars ! :

The new album from The Divine Comedy, entitled 'Absent Friends' is set to be released on March 29th. The album was written largely over the course of a year which saw the dissolution of the old DC line up, the birth of Neil's first child, extensive US touring and a move from London to Dublin. These events all contributed to the general subject matter of the album and its title 'Absent Friends.' Neil says: 'Most of the songs employ stories and characters as a framework within which are discussed the loose themes of coming, going and not quite being where you want to be'.

Recorded in London during the latter part of 2003, the album was produced and largely performed by Neil Hannon, recorded by Guy Massey and mixed by Nigel Godrich. Longstanding collaborator Joby Talbot contributed the orchestral arrangements. XFM DJ / indie rock goddess Lauren Laverne and French multi-instrumentalist / Amelie composer Yann Tiersen both guest on the album.

The tracklisting is:

1. Absent Friends
2. Sticks and Stones
3. Leaving Today
4. Come Home Billy Bird
5. My Imaginary Friend
6. The Wreck Of The Beautiful
7. Our Mutual Friend
8. The Happy Goth
9. Freedom Road
10. Laika's Theme
11. Charmed Life

The first single from the album, 'Come Home Billy Bird', featuring guest vocals from Lauren Laverne, will be released in the UK on March 22nd.

Kymil