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Formed in Australia circa 1980, the Church refines its graceful, moody, melodic pop-rock on FORGET YOURSELF, with those close, oddly comforting harmonies and glistening guitars sounding as supple and distinctive as ever in 2004. Three-fourths of the original band remains--bassist Steve Kilbey's pointed, slightly raspy vocals and the sleek, moody guitars of Marty Willson-Piper and Peter Koppes are joined by new drummer/producer Tim Powles. FORGET YOURSELF is a bit darker and more brooding than the Church's emblematic '80s sound, with previous overtones of '60s folk and rock complemented by some progressive/art-rock influences. The hazy "June" recalls both the Syd Barrett daze and the languorous WISH YOU WERE HERE era of Pink Floyd. "Nothing Seeker," with its compelling, mounting tension, and the dreamy, feedback-accented closer "Summer" prove beyond any doubt the Church retains its knack for introspective yet pulsating gloom-pop.
Recorded at Spacejunk Studios, Sydney, Australia.
Producers: The Church, Nic Hard, Tim Powles.
The Church: Marty Willson-Piper, Peter Koppes, Steve Kilbey, Tim Powles.
The Church: Steven Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Tim Powles, Marty Willson-Piper.
Additional personnel: David Trump (baritone guitar, background vocals).
Rolling Stone (2/19/04, p.71) - 3 stars out of 5 - "The vocals coo, the guitars are fuzzy, and the songs are sleekly tuneful..."
Q (2/04, p.98) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Their best album in years, showing there's magic in guitars and tunes yet."
Uncut (3/04, p.99) - 3 stars out of 5 - "The Church are, against the odds, still a dreamily appealing proposition."
Magnet (2/04, pp.92-5) - "FORGET YOURSELF is an upper-register Church album with an understated density." Church Forget Yourself Songs Forget Yourself Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews The Church/Conquer America
This band has been around longer than most dirt and some rocks
but you'll never hear them on a classic rock station or anything
even closely resembling that. This band has too much to say and too
many ways to say it to ever commit that fatal error of hitting the
mainstream. They hail from Australia and have made some inroads here
in the US with their last couple of release but this is the disc that
has the potential of waking the uninterested in the states.
From the opening sonics of "Sealine" it's obvious that "The Church"
is back in session and everyone is invited inside. This is a
deep mix with many periphereal sounds. You'll continue to pick up
abstract melodies and soundscapes long after you think you've heard it
all. The point is that this is one of those discs that you'll listen
to over and over again because there isn't a weak track on it.
As far as I know the North American release of "Forget
Yourself" is the only one with a 30 minute bonus disc and it's
all pure Church, (remember the 2nd disc from "Paralell Universe?")!
If this is your first trip with "The Church," all I'll say is
start saving your cash 'cause your going to want to pick up all
their back catalog.
Submitted by Kent (Seaside Stateside) 
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Forget Everything
The Church have been a favourite of mine since they reunited for the Hologram of Baal. After Everything was fantastic in an ethereal and melodramatic way and Forget Yourself is just as stunning but has more of an edge and is more raw. Still Koppes and Willson-Pyper's guitars shine through and electrify and SK's vocals melt like sugar. The Church are fantastic and it bewilders me how they are not more widley accepted particulary in North America. I only wish they would have included Canada on the latest tour. All reports say they are mind blowing live as well. Another A+.
Submitted by Paul (Canada)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful.  Atmospheric!
This time around, The Church step-up the sonic treatments and produce a swirling, atmospheric work, which will take most listeners several plays to really appreciate. Layers of guitars from Koppes and Willson-Piper dominate this release which is less accessable than previous albums from The Church, but reaches out to new dimensions.
Submitted by TJ (Westwood, NJ)
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A nice surprise
this album is such a beautiful high. the bonus cd is a definite bonus. the concert they did in my town(supporting this release) blew me away & prompted me to buy this album @ the show. i don't regret it!
Submitted by Ron (Cambridge, MA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Atmosphere without narcosis
This album has both stylistic vibe and a rocking drive. I find myself pleasantly surprised and grooving.
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