Divine Comedy - Diva Lady
by Anthony Strutt
published: 28 / 5 / 2006

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Format: CDS
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Comeback single from the Divine Comedy, back after a long absence which recalls New Order
'Diva Lady' is more polished than previous Divine Comedy records. It sounds more mature and not drowned in over the top instrumentation until a bit later. Oh, well, tigers dont change their skins ,eh ! At times it sounds like New Order, but without the grooves, and it is one hell of a pop ditty. The B side, 'Don't Blame the Young' sounds like late 60's Bowie jamming with the Bonzo Dog Do-Dah Band. Cool stuff indeed !
Track Listing:-
1 Diva Lady2 Don't Blame The Young
Band Links:-
https://thedivinecomedy.com/https://www.facebook.com/divinecomedyhq
https://twitter.com/divinecomedyhq
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Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 26/4/2022 |
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Dixie Ernill at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester watches The Divine Comedy mix music hall mirth and stirring balladry. |
Roundhouse, London, 2/11/2006 |
Sheffield Uni, 12th March 2000 |
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Nostalgic and dramatic second single from the Divine Comedy's new album, 'Victory for the Comic Muse' |
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