**This review is also featured on Ciao, under my username "MonsoonBaby88".** Fronted by Neil Hannon, The Divine Comerdy is an Irish band that was established in 1989. The band has gone through several line-up changes, as well as a diverse range of sounds, depending on the album. The albums normally revolve around a concept of some sort, and this is what is evident in Bang Goes The Knighthood. This latest outing focuses on the middle class lifestyles in cities (most probably London by the sounds of things), with the odd attack on the upper classes that are found within. Bang Goes The Knighthood was released in May 2010, and sees band having ...  Read the complete review

Bang Goes the Knighthood is The Divine Comedy's tenth album, and he's showing no signs of slowing down! Personally I think it's a return to form and his best album since 1998's Fin de Siécle. The front cover is an indication as to the theme of the album and shows it's a lot lighter and it is a much poppier sound than previous albums, though there is some of Neil's trademark dark lyrics on the album too. Down in the Street Below: This is a genuine instant classic. Musically and lyrically it's a real treat. Neil often takes the melody in surprising places and he does it with great aplomb here. Neil's voice croons the lovely lines: Kiss ...  Read the complete review