Untitled #23 cover

Untitled #23

The Church · 2009

77 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · new wave

Ethereal melodies intertwine with atmospheric instrumentation, creating a lush soundscape that feels both introspective and expansive.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective exploration of sound
  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • ethereal melodies for deep focus
  • extended finale that captivates

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Untitled #23' marked The Church's eleventh studio album and came after a period of fluctuating commercial success. Following their previous album 'Uninvited Like the Clouds' in 2006, this release showcased the band's commitment to evolving their sound while remaining true to their roots in alternative rock and new wave.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cobalt Blue 4:15
  • 2 Deadman's Hand 4:28
  • 3 Pangaea 4:04
  • 4 Anchorage 6:27
  • 5 Happenstance 4:24
  • 6 Sunken Sun 5:48
  • 7 LCC 4:16
  • 8 Operetta 5:45
  • 9 On Angel Street 6:18
  • 10 Lunar 3:25
  • 11 Insanity 4:35
  • 12 Space Saviour 5:34
  • 13 So Love May Find Us 17:43

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