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It’s a rare occurrence for a band to continue making music into their fifth decade, even fewer top off that achievement with one of their most recent albums being named one of “2023’s Best Albums” by a venerable magazine like SPIN. But The Church did just that with The Hypnogogue, an album so adored by critics and fans alike that it ushered in an entirely new era for the Australian band.
Now armed with their 28th album Lacuna, the psychedelic dreampop legends continue to evolve and transform, remaining not only relevant but consistently delivering music that is innovative yet true to their signature sound. “Intense, forlorn, and exultant,” is how bassist/vocalist/founder Steve Kilbey describes the album. With a measured command of melody and instrumentation that only comes with experience and age, it’s an album rife with indelible musical clasps that fasten hold of your attention and refuses easy surrender. It’s a steadfast talent that Kilbey hosts close to his chest that’s been ever-present in the 27 albums that preceded it.
Tracklist
01 Lumbini Grove
02 Western
03 Ferrari
04 Sky River
05 Winter
06 Have You Been Here Before?
07 The Lemurian
08 Everytime
09 Sky and Hill
10 Paladin
11 Martian Skyline
12 I Want It
13 The Place of Eternal Spring
14 Rapture
15 Forever
16 Lumbini Theme (Slight Return)
17 Sacred Echoes