Sometime Anywhere
The Church · 1994
106 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling sonic landscape blends ethereal melodies with introspective lyrics, embodying the band's signature dreamlike sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Loveblind — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of emotional vulnerability, featuring lush instrumentation that enhances its themes of longing and connection.
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My Little Problem — With its catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, this song stands out as a representation of the band's knack for merging pop sensibilities with deeper existential reflections.
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Authority — This track delves into themes of power dynamics and personal agency, wrapped in a haunting melody that exemplifies the album's darker undertones.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- introspective late-night reflections
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a departure from their earlier sound, showcasing ambitious sonic exploration.
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Sometime Anywhere is The Church's sixth studio album and marks a period of experimentation for the band following their commercial peak with Starfish in 1988. By this time, they were navigating a shifting music landscape and seeking to redefine their identity amid evolving alternative rock trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chameleons· Echo & the Bunnymen· The Psychedelic Furs
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Authority
The narrator confronts a figure of power directly, expressing frustration and disillusionment while questioning societal norms.
This direct address shifts the narrative perspective and emphasizes a struggle against external control, marking a pivotal moment of introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Day of the Dead 6:46
- 2 Lost My Touch 6:31
- 3 Loveblind 6:24
- 4 My Little Problem 7:18
- 5 The Maven 6:48
- 6 Angelica 5:07
- 7 Lullaby 2:59
- 8 Eastern 3:47
- 9 Two Places at Once 7:54
- 10 Business Woman 4:30
- 11 Authority 5:08
- 12 Fly Home 8:43
- 13 The Dead Man's Dream 4:56
Disc 2
- 1 Drought 3:18
- 2 The Time Being 4:34
- 3 Leave Your Clothes On 4:48
- 4 Cut In Two 4:55
- 5 The Myths You Made 4:33
- 6 Freeze to Burn 3:54
- 7 Macabre Tavern 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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