What makes Uninvited, Like the Clouds by The Church notable?

The album received positive critical reception, with highlights from outlets like AllMusic praising its lush production. It showcases The Church's enduring influence within the alternative rock scene, particularly among fans of psychedelic and dream pop music. Released in 2006, 'Uninvited, Like the Clouds' marked The Church's eleventh studio album, coming five years after their previous release 'Forget Yourself.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a resurgence in interest following their classic era in the 1980s and early 1990s, experimenting with more ambient and atmospheric sounds.

Who is Uninvited, Like the Clouds for?

Uninvited, Like the Clouds works well if you're into hauntingly beautiful soundscapes, steady pacing for deep listening and introspective exploration of existence.

How many songs are on Uninvited, Like the Clouds?

Uninvited, Like the Clouds has 12 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Uninvited, Like the Clouds

The Church · 2006

59 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · new wave

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful exploration of existence.

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Why this album works

The album received positive critical reception, with highlights from outlets like AllMusic praising its lush production. It showcases The Church's enduring influence within the alternative rock scene, particularly among fans of psychedelic and dream pop music.

Best for: hauntingly beautiful soundscapes steady pacing for deep listening introspective exploration of existence
Context: Released in 2006, 'Uninvited, Like the Clouds' marked The Church's eleventh studio album, coming five years after their previous release 'Forget Yourself.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a resurgence in interest following their classic era in the 1980s and early 1990s, experimenting with more ambient and atmospheric sounds.
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 Block 6:20
2 Unified Field Standout 4:00
3 Space Needle Standout 4:06
4 Overview 5:32
5 Easy 4:09
6 She'll Come Back for You Tomorrow Standout 4:32
7 Pure Chance 6:19
8 Never Before 6:13
9 Real Toggle Action 4:17
10 Untoward 4:55
11 Day 5 5:15
12 Song to Go.... 4:10

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