The Divine Comedy have announced details about their new album, 'Bang Goes The Knighthood'.

The 12-track LP, which is released on May 31, was recorded in Dublin and London throughout 2009.

The album was written and produced by Neil Hannon, and will also be released on the singer's own record label, Divine Comedy Records.

The artwork for the album, which will be available on CD, limited Deluxe CD, limited edition vinyl and via digital download, shows a pipe-smoking Hannon enjoying a bath with a dog.

The tracklist for 'Bang Goes The Knighthood' is:

1. Down In The Street Below
2. The Complete Banker
3. Neapolitan Girl
4. Bang Goes The Knighthood
5. At The Indie Disco
6. Have You Ever Been In Love
7. Assume the Perpendicular
8. The Lost Art of Conversation
9. Island Life
10. When A Man Cries
11. Can You Stand Upon One Leg
12. I Like

(by Jason Gregory)