Church
Further/Deeper
It's a unique band that finds itself cherished as bona fide legends of new wave and neopsychedelia while remaining a virtual enigma to the world that knows its name But maybe that's no more remarkable than the mystery that continues to unfold within its own ranks At this stage of the journey brand new album 'Further Deeper' seems both unimaginable and the only option on their endless quest from chaos to resolution It's an album of breathtaking new vistas and intense emotions of sinister black caskets and gorgeous caverns of light a work born of immense struggle and effortless expression 'The magic started on day one' says singer and bass player Steve Kilbey 'Someone strummed a chord or struck a drum or plucked a note and we were off We wrote and recorded like demons and it was inspiring to feel every member using all his resources in the service of this record' On the subject of creation let's not forget that Mike Joyce Andy Rourke and Johnny Marr were inspired to form The Smiths after seeing The Church play at Leadmill Sheffield in 1982A Twentysix songs for 'Further Deeper' born over eight days of exploration in Sydney in late 2013 Guitarist Peter Koppes recalibrating his personal canvas in the absence of his longtime foil Marty WillsonPiper drew palpable inspiration from the quartet's remixed chemistry'This new incarnation of the band with Ian Haug has brought a joyous energy to the music we've written together' he says 'The rhythm swings more than usual yet the moods still range from melancholy pop to our modern version of heavy psychedelic rock as in Laurel Canyon to the epic gothicprogressive dance track Globe Spinning'A From the ominous allure of the lead track 'Vanishing Man' to the beguiling tippy toes of 'Pride Before A Fall' the chiming keys of 'Love Philtre' to the sheer hammer horror 'Toy Head' the exhilarating breeze of 'Old Coast Road' and the ultimate panoramic drama of the miniscreenplay that is 'Miami' 'Further Deeper' delivers on the promise of its title in a combined blossoming of melody rhythm and audacity CD 15 Tracks 3 Bonus tracks to Australian and USA Versions LP Double Clear Vinyl LP 15 Tracks with CD Version
Tracklist
1. Vanishing Man
2. Delirious
3. Pride Before A Fall
4. Toy Head
5. Laurel Canyon
6. Love Philtre
7. Globe Spinning
8. Old Coast Road
9. Lightning White
10. Let Us Go
11. Volkano
12. Miami
13. Marine Drive (Bonus Track)
14. The Girl Is Bouyant (Bonus Track)
15. Xmas (Bonus Track)