Seance
The Church · 1983
47 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · new wave
Ethereal melodies intertwine with jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, creating a haunting sonic landscape.
Why this album works
'Seance' received critical acclaim upon its release and helped solidify The Church's presence in the alternative rock genre. The album features the hit single 'Electric', which contributed to the band's growing reputation and charted well in Australia, further establishing them as significant figures in the early 1980s music landscape.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 1983, 'Seance' is The Church's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Heyday'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound while exploring darker themes and more complex arrangements, which would define their evolving identity as pioneers of the Australian alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Powderfinger· Midnight Oil· Crowded House· Birds of Tokyo· Eskimo Joe· Grinspoon· Silverchair
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fly 2:08
- 2 One Day Standout 4:37
- 3 Electric Standout 6:02
- 4 It’s No Reason 5:48
- 5 Travel by Thought 4:36
- 6 Disappear? 5:47
- 7 Electric Lash 4:24
- 8 Now I Wonder Why 5:38
- 9 Dropping Names 2:59
- 10 It Doesn’t Change Standout 5:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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