Greetings all. This is my hello post. I've perused these boards before but have never posted. Glad to see others holding the torch.
I suppose the genesis of my fandom is rooted in a public pool and waterpark somewhere in Mexico during the summer of 1988. I was an 18-year old Jersey boy south of the border with my soccer team. Already a religious Cure, Smiths and New Order fan, I heard both "Under The Milky Way" and "Reptile" over the park's PA system (right after The Cult classic "She Sells Sanctuary" actually.) And I was hooked. ¡Viva la Mexico! I've seen them a dozen or so times since, starting with the Gold Afternoon Fix tour. To this day, I'm amazed at how strong the magic is in their songs, old and new, and how often I turn to them.
I guess one of the reasons I decided to break the ice and actually post is this: One of the first conversations one of my best friends and I ever had was about this band. We'd meet as acquaintances for months before forging a genuine friendship and every time we'd discuss The Church (an oddly discussable band, no?). Well, a musician himself, he just released a b-side that's a pretty unique take on "Witch Hunt." So, here I am, come full circle, discussing The Church with strangers and pimping a once stranger, now comrade. I am, by no means, pimping-and-running or trying just to get people to buy his song. In fact, you can stream it here for free: http://ianmcglynn.bandcamp.com/
A pleasure to make my introduction here. Thanks.
I suppose the genesis of my fandom is rooted in a public pool and waterpark somewhere in Mexico during the summer of 1988. I was an 18-year old Jersey boy south of the border with my soccer team. Already a religious Cure, Smiths and New Order fan, I heard both "Under The Milky Way" and "Reptile" over the park's PA system (right after The Cult classic "She Sells Sanctuary" actually.) And I was hooked. ¡Viva la Mexico! I've seen them a dozen or so times since, starting with the Gold Afternoon Fix tour. To this day, I'm amazed at how strong the magic is in their songs, old and new, and how often I turn to them.
I guess one of the reasons I decided to break the ice and actually post is this: One of the first conversations one of my best friends and I ever had was about this band. We'd meet as acquaintances for months before forging a genuine friendship and every time we'd discuss The Church (an oddly discussable band, no?). Well, a musician himself, he just released a b-side that's a pretty unique take on "Witch Hunt." So, here I am, come full circle, discussing The Church with strangers and pimping a once stranger, now comrade. I am, by no means, pimping-and-running or trying just to get people to buy his song. In fact, you can stream it here for free: http://ianmcglynn.bandcamp.com/
A pleasure to make my introduction here. Thanks.
