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feeds@kickapps.com (Goddess of Ice) — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:07:26 PST

Hello Hotel Womb,

Recently found this site and decided to join after reading many of the great posts... A bittersweet Church “experience” rekindled my interest in the band not long ago. I saw they were playing my home city in NC during their recent tour (yay)… but I saw the show listing about a week AFTER the band appeared (ack).

That spurred me to pull out Heyday and Starfish, two albums that received loads of play during my college years. ... Immediate reaction: "How did I let The Church get away from me for so long??!"... So glad for this rediscovery. What an amazing group. Have started buying the 1990s and 2000s releases I missed the first time around (This sounds like a common theme amongst the newbies here.).... Lately my favorite track is "Louisiana" and my favorite CD is After Everything Now This. (Quite the bewitching, sublime album.)… Maybe I’ll...

Greetings from Sunny Salford, UK

feeds@kickapps.com (Sancho Panza) — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:23:12 PST

As I'm currently laid up with a damaged (now repaired) Achilles Tendon with time on my hands I thought I scope the Internet for one of my favourite bands that I'd lost touch with, the journey leads me here.

Found some fantastic articles, comments and gigs already. Hope I can contribute in the future.

A bit more about myself, in the last few years I've rediscoved my passion for music (probably due to my two kids getting older,16 and 18, and dragging me to gigs and raiding my cd collection and decorating their rooms with vinyl album sleeves).

Anyway, passion restored, I bought myself a new drum kit and got together with a few friends who I used to gig with and started rehearsing and making a noise. My bassist friend Frank got me back on track with The Church after a 15 year sojourn (raising family, work etc) and an old school friend (who is a wonderful guitarist and a huge Church devotee) turned up out of the blue and kicked my arse into...

Hello

feeds@kickapps.com (Beside Myself) — Thu, 06 May 2010 09:04:23 PST

Hi, I've been a Church fan since '86 and FINALLY saw them in Raleigh last week...totally blew me away!! I listened to them sporadically over the years (mainly the first six albums) then about three years ago my friend turned me on to some of the post-Starfish albums, and since then I've been slowly collecting what I can...I'm just amazed at how prolific these guys are! It's rare for a band to get better with time. I really love the '83-'86 period, but their 2000s albums are really starting to grow on me. I've been lurking on here for a few days and downloaded a couple of live shows, and today I decided to join. Anyway, I won't ramble but I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone on here better!

My Little Problem

feeds@kickapps.com (jeffmo) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:46:34 PST

For most groups that you "discover", there is a finite number of albums that you need to catch up on in the back catalog. But for The Church, there is a dizzying number of main releases, compilations, solo works, collaborations, side projects, etc. And since many are imports, others are rarities, an obsession with this band is not an inexpensive undertaking. I've been lurking here for a few years but since I just crossed that line of demarcation, having finally collected all the primary albums and a number of the others, thought I'd actually register here and declare that I love The Church!

I’m a relatively new to the band even though I’m old enough to be one of the fans from their early period. Really liked THAT SONG back in ’88 but I was in college at the time, funds were tight I suppose, or more accurately they were spent on other groups (namely Depeche Mode and U2).http://www.rolandscapes.com

Look forward to meeting the other residents and Fandorin, what's happening old friend?

Greetings...

feeds@kickapps.com (Rup) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:53:47 PST

Hello,
I'm all a bit new to this kind of thing, so I hope this ends up in the right place!

Well, where do I start...

My name is Rup.
I first heard The Church (best band on the planet - and probably most other planets, too), back in 1998.
I'm pretty sure it was '98, cos I remember it just before I met my girlfriend...
Not bad - 12 years with the perfect girl, and 12 years with the perfect band!

Anyway, I got into them through the first Jack Frost album - (I was, and still am, a massive Go-Betweens fan - Granty R.I.P...).

I grew to really love the album, and became inordinately curious about the other protaganist in the project. It turned out to be a certain Mr Kilbey..... who was in a band (that I had vaguely heard of) called The Church...
Then, one day, in a cheap record shop, I was lucky enough to spot the Louisiana single going for an amazing 50 British Pence! I fell head over in heels in...

Hello.

feeds@kickapps.com (daydream set) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:59:00 PST

Ny name is Chris. I'm 27, live in Atlanta, and I came across this forum via the Church fan group on Last.fm. I've been listening to the band for about 5 years now. (First proper album was Forget Yourself. However, I heard "Reptile" and "Under The Milky Way" much earlier). Well, anyway, that's good enough for now.

Hello

feeds@kickapps.com (plebatron) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:37:00 PST

Mmm decided to join - Church fan from many years back - still have all the records on vinyl from my youth - Hadn't seen the band live for many years untill earlier this year at the factory in Sydney - most impressed with the improvement - I would have to say that it was the best church show I had ever seen and am hoping to go again in a few weeks - have tried convincing some friends to come but most are now like myself - married with children - who else is going?

hello, once again again

feeds@kickapps.com (Ima Womber) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:25:24 PST

hi, this is jim. its been a long long time since i've spent time here. too much, if you ask me. just wanting to say hi and to see how many of the folks from the early mid 2000's are still in here. i'll be frequenting more often. i live in indiana, not too far from chicago. i missed the concert here . just couldn't afford it. that's the lamest excuse ever!!!

love to hear from anyone who remembers me from the AENT days. i'm having AENT days myself.

J

another new old boy

feeds@kickapps.com (Winterland) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:18:51 PST

i've been here before but it's been quite some time. i discovered the church a long time ago. i was sitting on a sofa in a living room in my old house. i was pretty young (early 20s). it was 1981 or '82, when mtv still played music. sometimes they actually played some pretty good music. once in a blue moon they would load up a great song. i would sit and listen to the music and watch the videos for hours.

it was all new then, and i was searching for something different. i'd outgrown metal mania. i liked interesting lyrics and vocals. i loved jangly guitars, the more guitar the better. i loved good melodies. nobody was really hitting that sweet spot i was looking for. i played guitar and i had ideas in my head. i just wasn't good enough at expressing them through music... yet. then mtv played a video by a band called 'the church'. i instantly liked the name, and when i heard peter playing that intro i was instantly in awe. my mouth fell open as...

Hello Fellow Church Fans

feeds@kickapps.com (Jessica) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:40:33 PST

Hi. My name is Jessica and I have been a fan of the Church for at least a year. I remember hearing "Under The Milky Way" on an episode of the O.C. and immediately fell in love. I did some research and it led me here. I have purchased all the Church albums out there that I know up with the exception of Magician Among the Spirits and A Quick Smoke Of Spots. I guess they are out of print here in the USA. Well I am just writing to say hello and to tell you a little about my self. I live in Rapid City, South Dakota and I am a fitness instructor for children and young adults. Hope there is room for one more fan on this site. My favorite Church song would have to be Transiet but there are so many to choose from. My friends tell me this band reminds them of Pink Floyd but I personally don't think so. The Church has their own sound; thats what makes them stick out. Well, I hope to hear back.

Love Jessica S.

Hi everyone!

feeds@kickapps.com (DesertFlowerBride) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:14:09 PST

(I know, not technically a Church song - but I love the song and share a house with 27 cactus plants, so it fits, I guess...) Anyway, I'm from upstate NY and have totally loved the band since 1984, when one of the DJs on the college radio station was playing "No Explanation" nonstop - and somehow managing to never say the name of the band. I finally got enough of the song on tape for a friend who worked at the record store to be able to figure out who it was. And well - here I am.

hi again

feeds@kickapps.com (novacain) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:42:39 PST

hey all,

long time no post/see/type thing. thought i'd pop back and see how everyone is. hope all are well.

n

Ciao

feeds@kickapps.com (Bambolino) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:17:02 PST

My name is Filippo, from Italy, I´m a big fan of Marty´s work. I dont have all The Church albums. My fav album is Starfish.

Hello From NYC

feeds@kickapps.com (cjnoyes) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:47:33 PST

An ex of mine introduced me to Starfish when it first came out. Later I have collected other albums, now I have a whole bunch. I recently saw the show In New York, my first, very exciting, fun to go, loved the show and the audience. Part of what draws me is the complexity of the work, the textures, the references, the sound, the lyrics, which fits with my character.

Christopher J. Noyes
NYC

greetings

feeds@kickapps.com (wall) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:01:48 PST

hello all -

same story as others - have been reading this site off & on for some time; finally wanted to dive in after getting the chance to finally see the band (Pittsburgh) and reading the enjoyable "No Certainty Attached". its great to read the insight and appreciation y'all have on this forum.

having grown up in a typical classic rock suburban community in the U.S., i didn't hear The Church until college (1989) and of course it was 'Under the Milky Way'. thankfully i had a room mate who had great taste in music (he introduced me to 'Starfish'). i became an instant addict with Priest=Aura (still my favorite), and very much enjoy the catalog both before and after their most famous release. in grad school one of my traditional breaks included loading up the five disc player with various Church releases, having a few beers, and just zoning out. like the guy asks in the movie "Field of Dreams" ... is this heaven?...

New (Old) Boy

feeds@kickapps.com (Brighton Gas) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:53:03 PST

Hi everyone - I've been dipping into this forum for a while and thought I would introduce myself...

About me

46 yo living in Brighton, UK (the seaside town, sorry city, with the pebbly beach!)

First time I heard the Church

In the 80s there was a TV show called the Whistle Test and they did a best of special on New Years Eve. 1st Jan 1983 I watch the tape of the previous nights show while nursing my hangover and they had a video of some Aussie band playing something called The Unguarded Moment. Bought the 7" the following week. I still have it.

Went to see them a couple of times at the old Marquee club on Wardour Street and I remember turning up at the Town and Country Club (now the Forum) in London only to find it was cancelled (Marty had gone AWOL somewhere in Europe, he eventually turned up and I went to the rescheduled show.) I drifted away after GAF (see below) but bought HOB after...

Is there room in here for a small one?

feeds@kickapps.com (davem2) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:37:05 PST

Greetings all.
I confess I've read HW every day for several years but registering to post seemed to elude me. I'm not good with technology.
I already know a few of the good folk on here from various places (TTB, gigs etc), but if it's ok with you I'd really like to join this wonderful community.
I've been a Church fan since exactly the same moment in 1982 as fantasticandy...I too tuned in to watch a late night programme on BBC2 "The Old Grey Whistle Test" and The Unguarded Moment video came on. I was hooked and have loved the band more and more with each passing year. I don't think there's ever a day when I don't listen to something Church or Church related and my internet hopping revolves around them too.
They've been the backdrop to my life for the past 27 years and I'm hopeful we can all enjoy them for years to come.
Take care folks.

D

These Waters are Not Yet Fished Out

feeds@kickapps.com (puccifish) — Sun, 17 May 2009 12:49:39 PST

Hi. I really haven't been here at all in the past year.
Year and a half, really. Wow, that's amazing.
Lots of reasons why.
Lots of reasons to question the weight of the sky.
But I'm still where I've always been, physically.
Mentally?
Yin and Yang. Strength and Weakness.
Desire and Futility. Growth and Reversal.
Coming to a new Understanding.
At least, and I'm being really sincere,
I finally lost my ego regarding music--
and I even have SK to thank for that, in part.
Thanks, SK!
But believe me, I still care 'bout y'all.
Love the echo here as I bounce a few basketballs in the old gym.
Peace and Love.
Hello Again.
Tony

ps...Jenny CD will be out as soon as Mr. timEbandit gets me his song.

Cheers Bitches!

feeds@kickapps.com (thetawave) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:22:48 PST

I've been out of the loop since November, but I'm back and watering my orchid with vdka this afternoon.