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The Divine Comedy is a baroque pop band currently based in Dublin, Ireland, led by its sole constant member, Neil Hannon. Founded in 1989 by Hannon, the band's early years saw the release of the R.E.M.-influenced album Fanfare for the Comic Muse, which met with limited success. This was followed by EPs such as Timewatch (1991) and Europop (1992). Following the commercial underperformance of Europop, the initial lineup dissolved.

Undeterred, Hannon re-emerged in 1993 with the album Liberation, showcasing a diverse musical palette ranging from synth-pop to classical arrangements. While initial commercial success was modest, the band found a receptive audience in France, which paved the way for their 1994 album, Promenade. Heavily influenced by classical music, particularly the style of Michael Nyman, this concept album about a day in the life of two lovers garnered critical acclaim but did not achieve widespread commercial success.

During this period, Hannon also gained recognition for his work on television soundtracks. He wrote and performed the theme music for the sitcom Father Ted, later incorporating it into the song "Songs of Love" on the album Casanova. He also composed the deliberately kitsch mock-Eurovision song "My Lovely Horse" for the show. Later, The Divine Comedy provided the theme music for the BBC science and technology program Tomorrow's World with "In Pursuit Of Happiness," and Hannon composed music for the comedy series The IT Crowd.