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Remote Luxury

The Church · 1984

41 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · new wave

Ethereal guitars weave through introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that captures yearning and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective journeys through sound
  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • ethereal soundscapes for daydreaming
  • yearning melodies for quiet nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer instant gratification music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1984, 'Remote Luxury' was The Church's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Seance' from 1983. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of alternative rock and new wave while beginning to gain international attention, particularly in the United States.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Constant in Opal 3:31
  • 2 Violet Town 3:30
  • 3 No Explanation 4:30
  • 4 10,000 Miles 4:16
  • 5 Maybe These Boys 5:52
  • 6 Into My Hands 3:44
  • 7 A Month of Sundays 4:25
  • 8 Volumes 4:08
  • 9 Shadow Cabinet 4:20
  • 10 Remote Luxury 3:17

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