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The Church are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1980. Initially linked in with neo-psychedelic acts of the period, their music later became largely defined by the interplay of guitarists Marty Willson-Piper and Peter Koppes coupled with the abstract lyrics of bassist/singer Steve Kilbey. Their debut album, Of Skins and Heart (1981), earned them their first radio hit "The Unguarded Moment". They were originally signed to EMI's Parlophone label, but record company dissatisfaction led to them being dropped overseas, which limited their exposure early on.
After signing to Arista in 1988, they saw their largest international success with the album Starfish and the American Top 40 hit "Under The Milky Way." Subsequent commercial success proved elusive, however, and the band weathered several line-up changes in the 1990s. The last decade has seen the band settling on the current lineup, with the original three founding members and drummer Powles continuing to produce a steady stream of innovative music and enjoying a significant cult fanbase.
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Chris seeing the church this weekend. dear mr kilbey and co, please play priest=aura or a new season or destination... http://bit.ly/4Z5iD8
gimungor (Chris Hann) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:29:32 -0000
Chris seeing the church this weekend. dear mr kilbey and co, please play priest=aura or a new season or destination... http://bit.ly/4Z5iD8
Best dark visionalry album of all time = priest = aura by the church.
Buddykins2001 (Jenroton Torney) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:47:59 -0000
Best dark visionalry album of all time = priest = aura by the church.
AMG All Music Guide: Priest = Aura - Ned Raggett's review: Priest Aura shows the Church fully in charge of creating evocative, poetic and gripping music with a distinctly unsettling edge. 4 stars.
CMJ: Priest = Aura - CMJ review: The melodies remain the strong point, and as these tunes slowly seep in, you find more marvel lurking around each corner.
Ink Blot Magazine: Priest = Aura - Aaron Goldwebber's review: one of the best rock and roll albums of the '90s and a perfect introduction to the band.
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Rolling Stone: Priest = Aura - Ira Robbin's review: background noise can't dissipate the album's arid atmosphere or its occasional resemblance to Seventies progressive rock. 2 stars.
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