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Back with Two Beasts

The Church · 2005

65 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · new wave

A sprawling sonic landscape where ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to catharsis
  • sprawling sonic landscapes unfold
  • introspective exploration of themes
  • late-night reflective listening
  • immersive journey through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer concise standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 4, 2005, 'Back with Two Beasts' is The Church's eleventh studio album. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a period of resurgence after a decade-long hiatus from mainstream success, showcasing their ability to evolve while maintaining their signature sound. This album followed their previous release, 'Forget Yourself,' which had marked a turning point in re-establishing their relevance in the music scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Snowfaller 5:41
  • 2 Pantechnicon 6:22
  • 3 Unreliable External 5:02
  • 4 Pearls 6:36
  • 5 Saturation 5:42
  • 6 Heading South 4:37
  • 7 Ionian Blues 3:40
  • 8 Anthem X 5:48
  • 9 Night Sequence 20:01
  • 10 I Don't Know 2:01

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