 Produced by Nigel Godrich, known for his work with Radiohead, this album is distinctly different from Neil Hannon's other work and was darker in tone than what The Divine Comedy's listeners had come to expect.It leans towards more stripped-down, sombre tunes than the catchy, orchestral-driven songs for which the band are best known.In this respect, the album is slightly reminiscent of the debut "Fanfare for the Comic Muse".