Casanova

Casanova, released in 1996 by The Divine Comedy, blends baroque pop and chamber pop with Britpop-era songcraft, pairing Neil Hannon's literate, theatrical vocals with lush orchestral arrangements including strings, brass and piano. The album mixes romantic and wryly comic lyrical themes with melodic, lounge-tinged touches that sit alongside indie rock sensibilities, creating a polished, cinematic sound distinct from straightforward guitar bands of the period.