Casanovawas the bands third album and the first to bring real success. First released in 1996 it explored and dissected a world of casual affairs, loose morals and a thousand anxieties in between. From the NME: Casanova fairly teems with sex, with suppressed desires.. with ample evidence of what dicks men can be. Mojo described it as a glorious.. sumptuous paean to life, love and longing. Select said Only a barren heart could resist it.. Sensible people simply swooned.SinglesSomething For The Weekend,Becoming More Like AlfieandThe Frog Princessbecame chart hits and airplay staples while an alternate version ofSongs Of Lovebecame the theme music for legendary Channel 4 sitcomFather Ted.The CD release consists of 2 discs: the original remastered album, with a second CD of B-sides, 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.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. Casanova and A Short Album About Love will be performed on the 3rd Septin London and the 26th Sept in Paris. Tracklisting:Something For The WeekendBecoming More Like AlfieMiddle-Class HeroesIn And Out In Paris And LondonChargeSongs Of LoveThe Frog PrincessA Woman Of The WorldThrough A Long And Sleepless NightTheme From CasanovaThe Dogs And The HorsesBonus Disc:Hannons GameBirds Of Paradise FarmA Woman Of The World (early idea)Motorway To DamascusCrappers DelightSongs Of Love (demo)Love Is Lighter Than AirComme Beaucoup De Messieurs (avec Valrie Lemercier)GrinchwormPainting The Forth BridgeSolsbury EelFrog Princess (demo)My Lovely Horse (from Father Ted)Father Ted ThemeMy Lovely Mayo Mammy (from Father Ted)The Miracle Is Mine (from Father Ted)Theme From Casanova (early idea)Electro Wurly GrooveSomething Before The Weekend (early idea)Something For The Weekend (monitor mix)Becoming More Like Alfie (monitor mix)Stereo LaboratoryThrough A Long And Sleepless Night (early idea)The Dogs And The Horses (live)