The Church's new album: Yea or Nay?

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So, The Church have a new album out. Their last one Hologram of Baal was probably my favourite of '98, so obviously I'm interested. However I've read a couple of reviews to suggest it's a bit mediocre and over-slick, and so whenever my hand goes to pick it up a CHILL OF FEAR passes through me. So, for those who know: is this response well-founded or groundless?

― Tim, Saturday, 16 February 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

haven't all The Church albums been "a bit mediocre and over- slick"? For myself, I'd have to say nothing they have ever done has ever stuck to my ribs. They represent the Antipodes I don't care to have known.

― Osmond Ristle, Saturday, 16 February 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

"Starfish" was a great album. I didn't know The Church have a new album. I will try to get it.

― carlos, Saturday, 16 February 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I believe the Church are great! Esp: Hey Day and Remote Luxary. I do not like Starfish that much, but thier 90s albums are pretty good. I haven't picked up the newest yet, but I'm definately seeing them in Philly (4/23), and I'm excited. Steve Kilbey lives in Dover, DE!

― A Nairn, Sunday, 17 February 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

This new one was not so bad...I didn't actually like Hologram so much, though, let alone Box of Birds. Last one that really grabbed me was Sometime Anywhere, actually, and this one seems to fit more into that mold for me. It's probably worthwhile if you can find it used or on sale--a bit of filler, and obv. it's not classic Church, but it's certainly not bad.

― Sean Carruthers, Sunday, 17 February 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

two years pass...

The new new one (Forget Yourself) has been out several weeks now, but has received very little attention around here. Just wondering if anyone else has cared enough to give it a listen. Though I hadn't bought one of their records in over ten years, I'd been on a nostalgia trip for a few weeks prior to this one's release, listening to Seance, Heyday, and Starfish quite a bit, and picked it up when it came out. I think it's a pretty fine record. Also wondering if anyone had seen them live recently because they're playing a pretty intimate venue here in a couple weeks and I think I'm going to check them out.

― rainman (rainman), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 20:23 (twenty-one years ago)

The new new one (Forget Yourself) has been out several weeks now, but has received very little attention around here.

Not necessarily. ;-)

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 20:29 (twenty-one years ago)

A surprise to me! They're beginning a US tour tonight in Atlanta (the closest show to me on the entire tour. Alas, I won't be able to attend due to the short notice.

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WED MARCH 3RD - ATLANTA - VARIETY PLAYHOUSE SUPPORT 'The Sightseers'

FRI MARCH 5TH - WASHINGTON DC - THE BIRCHMERE - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

SAT MARCH 6TH - PHILADELPHIA - THE TROCADERO - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

SUN MARCH 7TH - BALTIMORE - RAMSHEAD - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

MON MARCH 8TH - NEW YORK - BOWERY BALLROOM - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray' and '22's'

TUE MARCH 9TH - BOSTON - PARADISE CLUB - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

THUR MARCH 11TH - DETROIT - MAGIC STICK CLUB - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

FRI MARCH 12TH - CHICAGO - HOUSE OF BLUES - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

SAT MARCH 13TH - MILWAUKEE - SHANK HALL -SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

SUN MARCH 14TH - MINNEAPOLIS - FIRST AVENUE -SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

MON MARCH 15TH - KANSAS CITY - HURRICANE - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

THUR MARCH 18TH - SXSW FESTIVAL AUSTIN, TX - ELYSIUM CLUB - (wristband or badge only) or get to club by 8pm to try your luck getting in. Band onstage at midnight.

FRI MARCH 19TH - DENVER - BLUEBIRD THEATRE -SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

SAT MARCH 20TH - SALT LAKE CITY - IN THE VENUE - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

MON MARCH 22ND - SEATTLE - CROCODILE - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

TUE MARCH 23RD - PORTLAND - DANTE'S - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

THUR MARCH 25TH - SACRAMENTO - THE ROADHOUSE - SUPPORT 'Sea Ray'

FRI MARCH 26TH - SAN FRANCISCO -SLIMS - SUPPORT 'Mellow Drunk'

SAT MARCH 27TH - WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - HOUSE OF BLUES - SUPPORT 'Oslo'

SUN MARCH 28TH - SAN JUAN CAP - THE COACH HOUSE - SUPPORT 'Oslo'

TUES MARCH 30TH - SAN DIEGO - CANES BAR & GRILL -SUPPORT TBA

― Johnny Fever (johnny fever), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 20:32 (twenty-one years ago)

Elvis Telecom and I will be attending that show on the 30th, so any other interested parties are welcome. Elvis T. will also be at the House of Blues show the previous Saturday.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 20:33 (twenty-one years ago)

yeah i'll be at the boston show. shockah

― kephm, Wednesday, 3 March 2004 20:39 (twenty-one years ago)

Thanks, Ned. Still mastering the whole searching-the-archives thing. It looks like I've got some catching up to do, starting with Priest = Aura.

― rainman (rainman), Wednesday, 3 March 2004 20:45 (twenty-one years ago)

Ned--what is the 'it' they nailed this time?

I don't mean this sarcastically--my GF loves them, but I blur out when I listen.

― Ian Grey (Ian_G), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:42 (twenty-one years ago)

I think it's almost hard to describe if you're not a dyed-in-the-wool fan -- which is a bit of a copout, but if I could draw a comparison, imagine following a band that started out perfecting one style/sound or variant thereof, then after a formless period is able to reconnect with something just different enough, not the past, not a complete turnaround of style, just something else. It's that kind of pleasure.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 4 March 2004 03:47 (twenty-one years ago)

That makes sense. And I'm all about *not* making 'logical' arguments for enthusiasm.

― Ian Grey (Ian_G), Thursday, 4 March 2004 17:48 (twenty-one years ago)

four years pass...

The new album, wherever that thread is. I can feel it baby. They are going to blow our minds this year. I can just feel it. I have this intuitive thing about it, man, god they're going to blow our minds this year.

― Druid-y Witchy (Bimble Is Still More Goth Than You), Monday, 26 January 2009 07:59 (sixteen years ago)

Their website says they're going to cover Kate Bush's "Hounds of Love"!!

― Glow In The Dark (Bimble), Monday, 26 January 2009 19:15 (sixteen years ago)

hey bimble, go to NOOL and download the Factory mix from some LA radio station.

― brotherlovesdub, Monday, 26 January 2009 19:24 (sixteen years ago)

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