the church return in 2009 with a new album, a soundtrack, 2 EP's on their own label and selected dates on the East coast of Australia.
In January the band released the "Shriek: Excerpts From The Soundtrack" on their own Unorthodox Records in partnership with Wyrm publishing and noted American science fiction writer Jeff VanderMeer. In February the band release "The Coffee Hounds EP". Exclusive vocal and instrumental versions of "The Coffee Song" as well as taking on the Kate Bush classic "Hounds Of Love".
Unorthodox Records will release the new album "Untitled #23" through MGM in March to coincide with Australian dates. The album will feature 10 tracks of thoughtful simplistic epics, unusual in its ability to be simultaneously dark and accessible. An irresistibly melodic album, dense, psychedelic, yet emotive and personal. Set in a lush soundscape carved out of another world, the band has succeeded in creating a listenable work of art, meshing guitars and rhythms into a sonic journey of intrigue and understanding. They will also release the 4 Track "Pangaea EP" that will include 3 tracks not on the album including "So Love May Find Us" a musical exploration in a heavenly, engaging 15 minutes of bliss.
"So Love May Find Us" Tour Special Guests: ASTREETLIGHTSONG
March 6th Regional Vic (TBC)
March 7th East Brunswick Club, Melbourne VIC
March 8th Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC
March 9th Golden Plains Festival (Meredith VIC)
March 13th Regional Qld (TBC)
March 14th The Zoo, Brisbane QLD
March 15th The Factory, Sydney NSW
Contact Tiare Helberg for more information on release dates and promos - email management@thechurchband.com
To go direct to Churchmerch click here
"Shriek: Excerpts From The Soundtrack" Tracklisting :1. we dwell in fragile temporary2. shriek voices3. shriek theme4. Duncan and Mary5. even the flies have eyes6. the grey caps7. Truffidian Church8. ambergrise9. my love, last night10.incident on Bannerville11.a tragi-comic family story12.a tale for you13.we are lost14.dream of Edward15.war of the houses16.shriek - reversal17.the Aan tribal warMusic and voices by The ChurchVoice of Janice by Tracy RedheadRecorded, mixed and mastered by Jorden Brebach & Tim Powles at The Orange Room & SpacejunkIf you want the whole package, you can order the cd and book together from USA company
http://wyrmpublishing.com/catalog/index.php?main_page= product_info&cPath=1&products_ id=17 Buy the cd separately from Heyday Records (USA) - www.heyday.com or Churchmerch (Australia)'NIGHTJAR' cd - Marty Willson-Piper
I'm happy to let you know that Second Motion Records will be re-releasing Nightjar in the digipak format on March 3rd 2009 in the USA. Heyday Records are still selling the version. Most of Marty's albums will also become available soon from itunes.
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