Wintertijd: Regeneration

October 25, 2008

Regeneration

One of the bands that I've discovered by way of a friend of mine in Israel is The Divine Comedy. A lot has been said and written about this band, and you can debate whether their 2001 album "Regeneration" is one of their strongest or weakest efforts. I would argue the former, since I sincerely love every note that is played on this album.

The glum and layered production by Godrich of Radiohead fame certainly works well with Hannon's baritone on this record. In my view, the standout track (if you can say such a thing) on this album is the decidedly depressing and uneasy fourth song:

Note to Self
Monday
Restate my assumptions
Heaven and hell
Do not exist

Tuesday
Restate my assumptions
If you die you do so
At your own risk

Into the heart of darkness
Beyond the point of no return

Wednesday
Restate my assumptions
Beauty is not
The same thing as youth

Thursday
Restate my assumptions
Only one thing beautiful
That's the truth

Into the heart of darkness
Beyond the point of no return

What the fuck is happening?
Where has everybody gone?
What the hell is going on?
There is nothing as frightening as being alone

Friday
Restate my assumptions
The writer writes for himself
Not for you

Saturday
Restate my assumptions
A song is not a song
Until it's listened to

Posted by Chris at October 25, 2008 01:55 AM

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