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The Church Band
Psychedelic / Alternative / Ambient

Just Hold Still, We Will Make You All So Beautiful



Bondi Beach, New South Wales
Australia

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Member Since4/11/2006
Band Websitewww.thechurchband.com
Band Members

Steve Kilbey -

www.stevekilbey.blogspot.com/

Marty Willson-Piper -

www.martywillsonpiper.net

Peter Koppes -

www.immersionmusic.com.au

Tim Powles -

www.spacejunk.biz

InfluencesWe believe we influence others....
Sounds LikeWe sound incredibly like ourselves!

Record LabelUnorthodox Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
The Great Northern Hotel Byron Bay, New South Wales
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
The Zoo Brisbane, Queensland
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
The Governor Hotel Adelaide, South Australia
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
The Corner Hotel Melbourne, Victoria
Dec 9 2009 8:00P
Lizottes - acoustic show Kincumber, central coast, New South Wales
Dec 10 2009 8:00P
Lizottes - acoustic show Newcastle, New South Wales
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
Lizottes - acoustic show Newcastle, New South Wales
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
The Factory Theatre Sydney, New South Wales
Dec 17 2009 7:00P
Live @ The Quarry - SOLD OUT City Beach, Perth, Western Australia
Dec 18 2009 7:00P
Live @ The Quarry - SOLD OUT City Beach, Perth, Western Australia

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5 out of 5 STAR REVIEW IN ROLLING STONE! *****
The new album Untitled 23 receives a 5/5 star review in Rolling Stone (Australian Ed.). Make sure you grab yourselves a copy of the June edition
REVERED ROCKERS Legendary Oz band The Church outdo themselves on their superb new album
A Renewed Crusade
The Church return to form with a stunningly ambitious album of shimmering rock The Church Untitled 23 Unorthodox/MGM

RAVE MAGAZINE
THE CHURCH – Untitled 23
"..it’s still the same beautiful high, every bit worth the two-and-a-half year wait (not counting the superb B-sides/outtakes compilations Beside Yourself and Back With Two Beasts and this January’s Shriek: Excerpts From The Soundtrack). ****½ - DENIS SEMCHENKO

THE MELBOURNE AGE "........it's a haunting, dark, thrilling, ecstatic, melodic psychedelic journey in ten unforgettable pieces. -Michael Dwyer -The Age, Melbourne, April 2009

INPRESS MAGAZINE - by EJ Cartledge "The Church exists in another universe, I think we can all agree. Concepts of time and money and charts ceased to apply so long ago that the mere mention of commercial success seems dirty somehow. The current music composed and recorded by the band is as seamless and beguiling as you'd expect; the songs mesh and blend and for the most sound utterly enchanting. Steve Kilbey's bass throbs like a gentle pulse, his vocals are forever organic and warm, the twin guitar approach from Marty Willson-Piper and Peter Koppes merge layer upon layer of interweaving chord progressions and seductive lead breaks, and drummer/producer Tim Powles adds considered percussive and tempo touches. It is so intoxicating and straight away satisfying that the listener is struck by its apparent ease. Of course, the reality is very different; Untitled 23 has been laboured over for eons and these four men are still ambitious enough to tour internationally and release new music as often as is humanly possible. Two EPs also accompany this longplayer, well worth the investment by the way - all going to show there is still so much spirit and creative hunger in The Church for plenty more material like this to emerge. And that is something we should treasure, for this is gold. Cobalt Blue opens in that classic familiar yet mysterious Church vein, all otherworldy themes and bewitching backing before the threatening, urging Deadman's Hand establishes a glorious repeating guitar motif in the style of Chromium from 2002's After Everything Now This. Two other tracks played during the recent national tour then follow Pangaea and Happenstance. Again the structure and instrumentation is delightful and instantly alluring and one is tempted not to progress any further. Spacey beats mix with jazzy runs, ghostly harmonies float around, cellos and harps compliment acoustic and electric guitar patterns and through it all Kilbey's signature vocals underpin the whole gorgeous thing. Other highlights abound on the rest of the album, tucked away in strange corners and behind half-closed doors. They don't need to be teased out; you just have to close your eyes and let the offerings wash over you"

FIND MORE REVIEWS IN OUR BLOG

1980 The Church play their first gigs in Sydney, Australia.

1981 Of Skins and Heart LP makes a Top 30 debut. The Unguarded Moment hits ..22.

1982 US debut combines Skins and Too Fast For You EP. Classic second album The Blurred Crusade hits Australian Top 10. Almost With You is another hit.

1983 Sing Songs EP in Australia; first UK EP.

1984 Seance album serves notice of more experimental, atmospheric intent. Persia and Remote Luxury EPs released in Australia combined for Remote Luxury album outside Australia.

1985 Steve Kilbey releases first solo disc, a precedent Marty Willson-Piper and Peter Koppes soon embrace with gusto.

1986 Heyday album breaks Australian Top 15, becomes global cult classic.

1987 Top 10 Starfish LP marks new worldwide commercial peak. font color="FF6600">Under the Milky Way , No 5 in Australia, No 24 in US, Best Single ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association Award)

1990 Metropolis reaches ARIA Top 10. Compromised Gold Fix Afternoon LP, another Top 10 hit, seals bands resolve to put art before commerce.

1991 A Quick Smoke At Spots rarities compilation.

1992 Self-produced Priest = Aura, a new career high, becomes fan favourite and is the end of an era

1994 Kilbey and Willson-Piper reconvene for epic Sometime Anywhere set; tour as acoustic duo.

1996 2nd duo LP Magician Among the Spirits Koppes makes guest appearance that leads to reunion tour, with drummer Tim Powles completing most cohesive Church line-up.

1998 Hologram of Baal cements new line-up. Bastard Universe first 70-minute improvisation album.

1999 A Box of Birds covers album.

2001 After Everything Now Thisachieves biggest international hit in almost 10 years.

2002 Parallel Universe remix album

2003 Forget Yourself sparks another sweeping world tour headed by a stunning launch at the Sydney Opera House.

2004 Three albums find the Church at a new peak of creative health: Jammed is second 58-minute improvisation album. Beside Yourself a second B-sides compilation. El Momento Descuidado first Liberation Blue acoustic album.

2005 Back With Two Beasts, outtakes album with another selection of strong songs.

2006 Uninvited, Like The Clouds released to rapt reviews. El Momento Descuidado nominated for ARIA award, band performs Under the Milky Way with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to open Commonwealth Games

2007 - Tour with The Pretenders in Australia, seond acoustic album El Momento Siguiente precedesDeep In The Shallows - The Classic Singles Collection

2009 - Previous year's activity yields two albums Untitled 23 and Shriek: Excerpts From The Soundtrack plus 2 eps Coffee Hounds and Pangaea Yet another international tour follows. The So Love May Find Us tour kicks off in Australia, continues into North America and then back to Australia end of year.

PUBLICITY / INTERVIEW REQUESTS, PLEASE CONTACT:
PR: Michele V. @ Space Baby spacebaby@earthlink.net - USA

Brian McDonald - RiSH Publicity - Australia
P: +612 9660 9119 M: +61 418 604 844
E: brian.mcdonald@rishpublicity.com W: rishpublicity.com

Management Contact: Tiare Helberg
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Australians - download the new Pangaea single direct from Itunes The Church - Pangaea - Single

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Vince Falzone

Vince Falzone
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Nov 7 2009 4:44 AM

Rock On.. The Church Band,

Vince Falzone
sndrockon

sndrockon



Nov 7 2009 4:18 AM

........ humans.... huh?
Dalena (Official MySpace)

Dalena (Official MySpace)



Nov 5 2009 9:20 PM

Thank you for your friendship!

Sending you warm regards and wishes,

Dalena
American International Artist
BANGTHEORY

BANGTHEORY



Nov 5 2009 6:29 PM

Thanks for being "friends"!

And for being one of the most influential bands that seriously deserved more credit and attention...so glad to see you guys are still working so hard.

Say, if you get a chance, could you post Unguarded Moment?

Would love to get your honest and unbiased feedback on some of my new tracks (real different than what you do...sot of a Badfinger meets tribal percussion thing going on), but I'm sure you guys are way too busy to go listening to other artists on Myspace.

Anyway, my absolute best to you guys and all those who have been touched by your music. -Sheriden
Jimmy Drew

Jimmy Drew



Nov 3 2009 12:04 AM

Hi Guy's ,Just Stopping By To Wish You A Great Week Ahead. Thank's For The Music & For The Friendship. Sincerly Jimmy Drew
diamond girl

diamond girl



Nov 2 2009 5:21 PM

Saw you guys 21 years ago @ Visage in Orlando, Florida w/Tom Verlane and Peter Murphy. Matter of fact I bought the first ticket from Murmur Records, still have the stub with #1 on it and a concert poster torn from the wall of that dirty old place. God only knows what the hell happened to the t-shirt ("Too dangerous to keep, to feeble to let go" The Church 1988) Pushed my way to the front when you guys came on. One of my greatest memories. Anyway it would be wicked if you came back, maybe to House of Blues. Peace to you.
zerrbernie

zerrbernie



Nov 2 2009 2:13 PM

Hi Guy's ,
thanks for friendship ;-))
Check out my you tube account !
love
zerrbernie
Work At Night

Work At Night



Nov 1 2009 11:08 PM

Thanx for adding.
I appreciate it..
/N
Angela

Angela Gusler
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Nov 1 2009 6:29 PM

Hey guys, thanx for the add!! I LUV UR MUSIC!! I have been a fan for a long time!!!

MUCH RESPECT!! MUCH LUV!!

AngelaMarie ;)
KARKAS Records Webteam Member Vampire Lysistrata

Vampire Queen



Oct 31 2009 3:51 PM

Happy Halloween from Karkas Records
Since 1979

Since 1979



Oct 30 2009 10:37 PM

~Happy Holidays~ LOve
stephen carmichael

stephen carmichael



Oct 30 2009 2:13 AM

hey I never told you but I love your music so much!!! Mt friend told me about you and she was so right!! you guys are awesome!
ALIEN ROAD

ALIEN ROAD



Oct 26 2009 4:39 PM

We thank you for the add. We’re just a small band, but we’d be delighted if you listened to our Garage Rock songs and you sent us any kind of comment!! If u couldn’t we’ll be happy if you just let this comment be shown, so that ur fans & friends get to know us. ☠
KHEM

KHEM



Oct 25 2009 3:38 PM

thanks
Christianna

Christianna



Oct 25 2009 5:20 AM

I send you this wish…

I wish you joy beyond compare,
success in all you do.

I wish your goals within your reach,
friendships true and strong.

I wish you gracious wisdom and forgiveness,
when you're wrong.

I wish you nights of wonderous rest.
I wish you strength and courage, and
persistence to be your best.

And most of all, I wish for you more love than most will find, the grandest love in all the world, the everlasting kind!

Wishing you blessings and love for you and your loved ones
today and always!


WRITTEN

BY
CHRISTIANNA
Tammy

Tammy Parker



Oct 22 2009 4:28 PM

thank you for the quick add...peace, love and happiness
Scarlet Utopia

Scarlet Utopia



Oct 21 2009 4:29 PM

Hello,
thanks for the add.
Scarlet loves the Church!
carry on!
all the Best

Joe from Scarlet Utopia
American Restless

American Restless



Oct 20 2009 5:35 PM

I dig it!
THE SPIRITS

THE SPIRITS



Oct 19 2009 11:03 PM

hello there! Our debut single launch is at Spectrum, Saturday,Oct 31st! hope to see you all there! thanks for your support! D
GoldZounds

GoldZounds



Oct 18 2009 3:12 PM

Beautiful floating moods these songs of you! Best regards from GoldZounds
OseanUS

OseanUS



Oct 18 2009 2:26 PM

Kilbey is king!
STRATosphäre

STRATosphäre



Oct 17 2009 11:42 AM

Hi realy cool music.

Thx for the add.

Greetz Jo
Shadowplay

Shadowplay Team



Oct 9 2009 8:20 PM

Many thanks for your friendship and lovely greetings from Austria, DJ Lohengrin and Shadowplay-Team
Will

William Baucom



Oct 9 2009 3:57 AM

How great to hear Under the Milky Way in the new Lincoln MKT commercial, how sad it wasn't Steve, Marty, and Peter...Still, Just shows how timeless your music is!
Massimo "Ice" Ghiacci

Massimo "Ice" Ghiacci



Oct 7 2009 9:20 PM

Cheers from Italy!
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