Rarities

The Divine Comedy

Rarities

RELEASED: January 01, 1999
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Bernice Bobs Her Hair (live at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London ’94) 3:36 2. Bleak Landscape (home demo, London ’93) 3:45 3. The Booklovers (live at Theatre de La Ville, Paris ’94) 4:13 4. The Certainty of Chance (home demo, London, ’97) 3:28 5. Commuter Love (live at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London ’98) 5:02 6. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind (live TV, Belfast ’98) 3:52 7. A Drinking Song (live at the Olympia, Dublin ’94) 3:39 8. The Frog Princess (live at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London ’96) 6:29 9. Generation Sex (home demo, London ’97) 3:43 10. Life on Mars (live at Theatre National de Bretagne, Rennes ’98) 3:12 11. Life’s What You Make It (acoustic session – Elephant Studios, London ’93) 2:53 12. The Model (live in Dusseldorf ’94) 3:56 13. National Express (live somewhere in a large field ’99) 4:32 14. Painting the Fouth Bridge (home demo, Fivemiletown ’93) 4:05 15. Queen of the South (acoustic session – Elephant Studios ’93) 4:03 16. The Summerhouse (live at Theatre de La Ville, Paris ’94) 4:38 17. Soul Destroyer (studio demo, Bonbridge ’89) 1:59 18. Your Daddy’s Car (home demo, Fivemiletown ’91/’92) 4:04 19. Moon River (home demo, Fivemiletown ’91) 1:24
Rarities is a compilation album by The Divine Comedy, showcasing a collection of B-sides, unreleased tracks, and rare recordings from their earlier work. The album reflects the band's eclectic style, blending orchestral pop with witty lyrics and lush arrangements. It highlights their evolution and the depth of their discography beyond the studio albums, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners. The collection encapsulates the unique sound of The Divine Comedy, marked by Neil Hannon's distinctive voice and clever songwriting.