'Rainy Sunday Afternoon', the new album from The Divine Comedy, is a reflective and emotionally rich orchestral pop journey. Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in autumn 2024, this thirteenth studio album marks the band's first new release since their UK top 5 album 'Office Politics' in 2019. Frontman Neil Hannon describes the album as an outlet for his more melancholic side, exploring themes of mortality, memory, relationships, and societal change. This deluxe 2CD edition features the standard 11-track album in gatefold packaging, plus a bonus disc titled 'Live in Paris & London', capturing intimate live performances that complement the studio recordings.

• Artist: The Divine Comedy
• Format: Audio CD
• Genre: Pop
• Label: Divine Comedy Records

• Release Date: September 19, 2025
• Edition: Deluxe Limited Edition
• Audio: Stereo

• Media: 2 CDs
• Bonus: Live in Paris & London (bonus disc)
• Packaging: Gatefold

Formed in Northern Ireland in 1989, The Divine Comedy, led by Neil Hannon, has been a defining voice in orchestral pop and chamber pop music. Known for their lyrical wit and lush arrangements, the band has released a string of critically acclaimed albums including 'Casanova' and 'Fin de Siècle'. Hannon also gained widespread acclaim for composing the original songs for the 2023 Warner Bros. film 'Wonka', showcasing his versatility across genres and media.