Victory For The Comic Musewas first released in 2006. Recordedvirtually live in the studio over a two-week period, Victory...showcased Neils restless creativity and his flair for observation and narrative. Pitchfork said,These songs set lofty goals, and realize themwhileThe Guardian called it a triumphant comebackandSpin declared[Hannondeserves to be recognized as the unsung genius of symphonic pop. Singles from the album includeTo Die A Virgin,Diva Ladyand live favouriteA Lady Of A Certain Age.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 eleven-piece ensemble, the bandwill play two albums from their catalogue in full each night. Absent Friends and Victory For The Comic Muse will be performed on the 5th Septemberin London and the 28th Sept in Paris.Tracklisting:To Die A VirginMother DearDiva LadyA Lady Of A Certain AgeThe Light Of DayThreesomeParty Fears TwoArthur C. Clarkes Mysterious WorldThe PloughCount Grassis Passage Over PiedmontSnowball In NegativeBonus Material (Download card)Births, Deaths And MarriagesDiva Lady (acoustic version)Home (demo)PamplemousseLili MarleneCount Grassis Passage Over Piedmont (early idea)Count Grassis Passage Over Piedmont (instrumental)TrafalgarLove/Hate RelationshipMiss SharapovaDont Blame The YoungGuantanamoLong Slow SuicideTo Die A Virgin (early idea)A Little Bit Of Love (Goes A Long Long Way)Elaine (alternate version)A Lady Of A Certain Age (instrumental)Premonition Of Love