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I honestly think Numbers is the best song The Church have done so far.
Yes some of you may think i'm getting carried away here ,but honestly this song defines perfection.
The Church have never sounded better , and gosh have they re-invented themselves. Taking every instrument individually,the sound in general,Steve's vocals and and lyrics all blended together make a heavenly track that no one else can touch.
In 2002 , 21 years after they started The Church are not only still relevant but essential....crucial.
What scares me is that the rest of the album won't be in this direction (Radiance /Seen It although wonderful tracks are Church tracks).....Numbers is The Church having done their homework ...knowing how to sound in 2002.
Many bands flirt with new sounds but are unsuccessful in finding a happy medium where they've created a new sound but still are faithful to what they originally do.
The Church have succeeded in this and one must applaud them for it.
If one compares this single to the one from HoB ,one can realise that the band have now found their niche .
I wish i had a better vocab to express myself.....to show my appreciation enough.This track has thrilled me to no end.
I have played it non stop for the past 4 days.
And what about the mix and b-sides.
jean

Hi Duane
I think Undo is a great psychedelic number.What strikes me about the song is that they didn't do the obvious and put some sitar in.Instead they opted for a wall of sound,layers of guitar.I think Steve had a field day here doing not necessarily what he does best but what he enjoys most.....singing in rhymes throwing in those lines/lyrics ...that define the man!
I think this track would have fitted in perfectly in the refo:mation album.
Oxydental also took me by surprise but once again I'm not disapointed.The flirtation with electronic and lounge music goes to show how the band know what is important in the music scene today.
I don't think the band expect to sell tons of their new album...but....they want to be recognized with the mature buying public.....the ones that fork out their money to get cds by the likes of post rock/chill out acts.The bands ability to expand their horizons has impressed immensely.
I loved them the way they were.....but even more so now.