Album: Casanova by The Divine Comedy (1996)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sophisticated
Record Label: Setanta Records
Format: Album

Description: Casanova is The Divine Comedy's fourth album. It was the band's commercial breakthrough. It was released on Setanta and certified gold in the UK in July 1997. This was helped by the release of The Divine Comedy's first single "Something for the Weekend" which reached number 13 on the charts. The two other singles released from the album, "Becoming More Like Alfie" and "The Frog Princess", charted at 27 and 15 respectively.

Artist Background: The Divine Comedy are a chamber pop band from Northern Ireland formed in 1989 and fronted by Neil Hannon. Hannon has been the only constant member of the group, playing, in some instances, all of the non-orchestral instrumentation besides drums. To date, ten studio albums have been released under the Divine Comedy name. The group achieved their greatest commercial success in the years 1996-99, during which they had nine singles that made the UK Top 40, including the top ten hit "National Expr... Part of the Derry, Northern Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Duckworth Lewis Method, The Beautiful South, Super Furry Animals, Duke Special

Music Scene: Part of the Derry, Northern Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, Sophisticated, 1990s, Album, Setanta Records

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Casanova is The Divine Comedy's fourth album. It was the band's commercial breakthrough. It was released on Setanta and certified gold in the UK in July 1997. This was helped by the release of The Divine Comedy's first single "Something for the Weekend" which reached number 13 on the charts. The two other singles released from the album, "Becoming More Like Alfie" and "The Frog Princess", charted at 27 and 15 respectively.

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