4.7 out of 5 stars 4. But when lyrics appear increasingly little more than an afterthought, Hannon’s self-assurance is justified. Small beauty then that Office Politics is littered with observations about the more anachronistic parts of our society, exemplified by the packshot’s distinctly ’80s office vibe, all giant telephones and cathode ray tube monitors. This entry was posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts and tagged album, chamber pop, melodic, Neil Hannon, Office Politics, pop, power pop, review, The Divine Comedy, The Duckworth Lewis Method, Thomas Walsh. The Divine Comedy – Office Politics The Divine Comedy's double album Office Politics might be a step too far for even their most dedicated fan ★ ★ Album Review by Pete Wild | 10 Jun 2019. Office Politics is available now from Amazon.co.uk and other leading retailers, courtesy of Divine Comedy Records. Only 13 left in stock (more on the way). If you consider Neil Hannon too clever for his own good, then starting his 12th collection by declaring “I jump the queue/ ‘cause I’m smarter than you” won’t help his cause. Those who find The Divine Comedy irritating complain about Neil Hannon’s tendency towards archness and his desire to send himself or others up. By Alan Corr. Review: The Divine Comedy – Office Politics. Welcome my friends to the weird and wonderful world of Neil Hannon, an incredibly talented and insightful man whose work has enlightened and enlivened many a shrivelled existence. At its height, Office Politics is artful, experimental, and above all, fun, even if you are likely to end up coming back to the one disc more than the other. Music reviews. The Divine Comedy: Office Politics review – Catchy, poppy tunes with a contagious sense of fun. Multimedia Journalist. The Divine Comedy - Office Politics. Comedy Gold. June 4, 2019 Ben P Scott Album Reviews 1. Office Politics is available now from Amazon.co.uk and other leading retailers, courtesy of Divine Comedy Records. Review: The Divine Comedy – Office Politics. 2 customer ratings. 7/10. Friday June 07 2019, 12.01am, The Times. Sent from and sold by Amazon. After 12 albums, it's pretty clear that beyond the National Express fluke, Neil Hannon's wry take on everyday minutiae was never destined for long-term crossover appeal. ... by The Divine Comedy. Comedy Gold. Review: The Divine Comedy – Office Politics. ... Office Politics › Customer reviews; Customer reviews. The Divine Comedy - Office Politics Updated / Friday, 7 Jun 2019 17:15. At last! Music reviews. Would, say, Damon Albarn call one of his albums Bang Goes The Knighthood? Shop Office Politics. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. The Divine Comedy New Album ‘Office Politics’ review Release date – 7th June It’s been 3 years since their last album ‘Foreverland’ was released and ‘Office Politics’ their 12th album see’s the band in fine form in this new outing. This item: Office Politics by The Divine Comedy Audio CD $14.95. Post-Genre Creativity: Mr. Mitch On Gobstopper, Techno Dancehall, And Club Culture Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. FREE Delivery on orders over £20. In stock. 5 out of 5. A concept album of sorts from The Divine Comedy ... Music Review … Lauren Murphy. Small beauty then that Office Politics is littered with observations about the more anachronistic parts of our society, exemplified by the packshot’s distinctly ’80s office vibe, all … The Divine Comedy’s new album Office Politics is a starting point for explanation. But when lyrics appear increasingly little more than an afterthought, Hannon’s self-assurance is justified. herge65. Office Politics is the twelfth studio album by The Divine Comedy.It was released on 7 June 2019. If you consider Neil Hannon too clever for his own good, then starting his 12th collection by declaring “I jump the queue/ ‘cause I’m smarter than you” won’t help his cause. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. It is a concept album concerning the workplace, and the ever-growing role machines play in it. Home The Divine Comedy : Office Politics. Neil Hannon: our friend eclectic. See all 1 customer reviews. The Divine Comedy’s new album Office Politics is a starting point for explanation. There is 1 customer review and 2 customer ratings. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Tweet. Please try again later. Fortunately, the weight shifts more toward the positive than the negative, but it is impossible to avoid the times where the songs on Office Politics don’t stick the landing. ... Office Politics by The Divine Comedy Audio CD £9.38. If you consider Neil Hannon too clever for his own good, then starting his 12th collection by declaring “I jump the queue/ ‘cause I’m smarter than you” won’t help his cause. Write a customer review. The deluxe edition of the album features a bonus disc of Neil Hannon's original piano demos for his songs for Royal National Theatre's 2007 musical adaption of Swallows and Amazons. A bumper 16 tracks cover the minutiae of … ... How very Divine Comedy. After a dozen outings, Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy proves on Office Politics that he can pretty much write about anything and draw out humor, pathos, and absurdly specific details.