RUSHHEAD666 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Guys! I've never owned any of The Church music and today I bought "Starfish" which has been remastered and contains a bonus cd. I bought the album because on my way driving through L.A. a month ago I was listening to a classic rock station. Well they played "Under The Milky Way" by The Church. I really liked it so by chance I remembered it today in my record store and bought it. I think this band is excellent. You might like it too if you love that 80's New Wave English sound. I think these guys are from Australia though. Anyway if you love The Cult, Modern English or The Cure you may dig this band. Hopefully this thread reaches out to a few Church fans on this board. I want to go back and buy the rest of their stuff. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hi Earl. Everything up to to Priest=Aura are essential. After that they start to run of steam (with only two of the original members remaining it aint surprising). I lost interest after that but will eventually check out their later material to see if they recovered somewhat. I have all the vinyl up to Gold Afternoon Fix but will eventually snag the CD reissues when I can afford to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 The video for that song used to be a staple on the MTV program 120 Minutes. If you remember, it aired on the weekends after Headbanger's Ball. Always loved the song but never checked out any of their other work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I never bought "Under the Milky Way" but I remember the song and liked it. I think it came out in 1988. I do have "Gold Afternoon Fix" which came out in 1990. I haven't played it in awhile, but I think my favorite song on that is "Fading Away" because it is a kind of moody, somewhat melancholy type tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 One of the best one hit wonders (regarding the US charts) of the 80s ever. UTMW gives me chills every time I listen to it. This would always get played on KROQ's Flashback Lunch program back in the 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akron162 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 the church? i think ive listen to them a couple of times, is not that bad, but i think it sounds a lot like the cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Sep 10 2011, 01:25 AM) Guys! I've never owned any of The Church music... you can't believe the envy I feel for you right now - to be a 'brand new' Church fan! I've been a fan of The Church (23 years) almost as long as I've been a Rush fan (29 years) they're definitely one of my 'Top Ten' bands, no question you've got so much to left to discover... if you pick up a few more albums and find you're still digging them, the rest will blow your mind wide open so... > I've got album recommendations if/when you want them > I've got 'stories' about live gigs/meeting Marty, Steve and Peter and just for reference - here's the tally to date from my media player: >Artist The Church >Songs 151 >Length 15h:21m:26s -yeah, I'm a 'fan' Edited September 10, 2011 by ghostworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Sep 10 2011, 01:25 AM) ...if you love The Cult, Modern English or The Cure you may dig this band... and when you dig deeper into their catalog, you'll add Pink Floyd and newer Marillion, too ultimately, they really own their own sound, though - one of the few bands that just 'are' who they are... hard to compare to anyone/anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 QUOTE (Steevo @ Sep 10 2011, 03:04 AM) Hi Earl. Everything up to to Priest=Aura are essential. After that they start to run of steam (with only two of the original members remaining it aint surprising). I lost interest after that but will eventually check out their later material to see if they recovered somewhat... (once again) I'm envious! you're in for a great surprise Steve (Kilbey) and Marty (Wilson-Piper) only recorded as a duo for one mostly forgettable album (The Church - Sometime Anywhere) they quickly got Peter (Koppes) back into the fold these three come highly recommended to you: Magician Among the Spirits (1996) After Everything Now This (2002) Forget Yourself (2003) - especially if you like instrumentals, long songs, obtuse lyrics and a slightly unsettling sonic vibe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Akron162 @ Sep 10 2011, 11:49 AM) the church? i think ive listen to them a couple of times, is not that bad, but i think it sounds a lot like the cure. ^ the great thing about that is, there's so much (so much) more there are a few Cure-like moments in the late 80's/early 90's, but The Church are consistently less depressed and angry... the majority of their sonic signature is a far landscape away from Robert Smith & Co., but whether you love The Cure or not, don't miss giving The Church a (deeper) try [^ edited ] Edited September 10, 2011 by ghostworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Sep 11 2011, 06:33 AM)QUOTE (Steevo @ Sep 10 2011, 03:04 AM) Hi Earl. Everything up to to Priest=Aura are essential. After that they start to run of steam (with only two of the original members remaining it aint surprising). I lost interest after that but will eventually check out their later material to see if they recovered somewhat... (once again) I'm envious! you're in for a great surprise Steve (Kilbey) and Marty (Wilson-Piper) only recorded as a duo for one mostly forgettable album (The Church - Sometime Anywhere) they quickly got Peter (Koppes) back into the fold these three come highly recommended to you: Magician Among the Spirits (1996) After Everything Now This (2002) Forget Yourself (2003) - especially if you like instrumentals, long songs, obtuse lyrics and a slightly unsettling sonic vibe Ha. Cheers Ghosty, that's great to read Duly noted. I wasn't that impressed with Magician so kinda stopped there. Looking forward to getting back into them soon. I've had the reissues on the backburner for far too long. It doesn't get more underated than these guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 (edited) Only song I'd ever heard from them. Loved it in '88 and still do...Great song. Edited September 11, 2011 by Invisible To Telescopic Eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 They play this song every once in a while on the station we listen to at work (WSEN). I remember looking up the video and thinking "I seem to have a thing for bass playing singers lately". Sounds like I should get more of their stuff when I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Found a copy of "Priest = Aura" for 4 bucks today. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ghostworks Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Edited December 20, 2011 by Steevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Been a fan since Day One. Here's an old favorite...The Unguarded Moment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) Besides Under the Milky way found Starfish album extremely Never wasted my time on The Church again, you can call me Faithless... Edited December 23, 2011 by softfilter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 QUOTE (goose @ Dec 23 2011, 10:54 AM)Been a fan since Day One. Here's an old favorite...The Unguarded Moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osz-GQbX37o Yep, great stuff!! Here's another gem from an outstanding debut: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 QUOTE (softfilter @ Dec 23 2011, 05:23 AM) Besides Under the Milky way found Starfish album extremely Never wasted my time on The Church again, you can call me Faithless... well, you left plenty on the table, softie but if post-cold war indie Pink Floyd by way of the Australian outback doesn't thrill you, I guess you're better off with Springsteen and Bono... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Sep 10 2011, 02:25 AM) Guys! I've never owned any of The Church music and today I bought "Starfish" which has been remastered and contains a bonus cd. I bought the album because on my way driving through L.A. a month ago I was listening to a classic rock station. Well they played "Under The Milky Way" by The Church. I really liked it so by chance I remembered it today in my record store and bought it. I think this band is excellent. You might like it too if you love that 80's New Wave English sound. I think these guys are from Australia though. Anyway if you love The Cult, Modern English or The Cure you may dig this band. Hopefully this thread reaches out to a few Church fans on this board. I want to go back and buy the rest of their stuff. Any tips? I don't see how The Cult is anything like The Church? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 QUOTE (tick @ Dec 24 2011, 03:54 PM)QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Sep 10 2011, 02:25 AM) Guys! I've never owned any of The Church music and today I bought "Starfish" which has been remastered and contains a bonus cd. I bought the album because on my way driving through L.A. a month ago I was listening to a classic rock station. Well they played "Under The Milky Way" by The Church. I really liked it so by chance I remembered it today in my record store and bought it. I think this band is excellent. You might like it too if you love that 80's New Wave English sound. I think these guys are from Australia though. Anyway if you love The Cult, Modern English or The Cure you may dig this band. Hopefully this thread reaches out to a few Church fans on this board. I want to go back and buy the rest of their stuff. Any tips? I don't see how The Cult is anything like The Church? Yeah Earl, what was that one about? Hope you're building up a good collection by now as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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