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Bang Goes The Knighthood was first released in 2010. Written in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, Bang.. took an acerbic look into the lives of the rich and powerful, and their impact on the rest of us down in the street below. It was described in the Sunday Times as a collection worthy of Randy Newman at his best while Pitchfork said, Neil Hannon continues to quietly and effectively operate his own oneman niche, thanks to impeccable arrangements and tightropewalking songwriting. Includes the singles At The Indie Disco and I Like, and live favourites Assume The Perpendicular and The Complete Banker. The CD release consists of 2 discs the original remastered album, with a second CD of Bsides, demos and alternate versions lovingly curated by Neil Hannon, much of which has never been heard before. The CD comes with a booklet of photos, credits and extensive liner notes written by Neil covering the context and inspiration behind the album and its songs.The LP release consists of the original remastered album, cut at Abbey Road, packaged with a download code for the album and bonus tracks. The LP is heavyweight black vinyl in a gatefold sleeve accompanied with photos, credits and Neils liner notes.To mark the release, The Divine Comedy play five nights at the Barbican in London in early September and then later the same month, five nights at the Cite de la Musique in Paris. Performing as an elevenpiece ensemble, the band will play two albums from their catalogue in full each night. Bang Goes The Knighthood will be performed on the 6th September in London and the 29th Sept in Paris.TracklistingDown In The Street BelowThe Complete BankerNeapolitan GirlBang Goes The KnighthoodAt The Indie DiscoHave You Ever Been In LoveAssume The PerpendicularThe Lost Art Of ConversationIsland LifeWhen A Man CriesCan You Stand Upon One LegI LikeBonus Material Download cardAssume The Perpendicular alternate versionOn The BargeAt The Indie Disco demo 1Girl OverboardBang Goes The Knighthood alternate versionBeside The Railway TracksHave You Ever Been In Love alternate versionOh ChristinaYa SumeeraDown In The Street Below demoIsland Life demoThe Bitter EndWhen A Man Cries demoThe Loneliest Man In The WorldThe Circular Firing SquadAt The Indie Disco demo 2Whats Wrong With YouWide Open SpacesI Like alternate version The Divine Comedy Remastered is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £30 +P&P