{"product_id":"the-church-lacuna-indie-exclusive-white-vinyl-lp-record","title":"The Church - Lacuna (Indie Exclusive) - White Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order: This item is expected to release 6th November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a rare occurrence for a band to continue making music into their fifth decade,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and even fewer top off that achievement with one of their most recent albums being named one of “2023’s Best Albums” by a venerable magazine like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"230\"\u003eSPIN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e But The Church did just that with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"270\"\u003eThe Hypnogogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an album so adored by critics and fans alike that it ushered in an entirely new era for the Australian band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow armed with their 28th album,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eLacuna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the psychedelic dreampop legends continue to evolve and transform,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remaining not only relevant but consistently delivering music that is innovative yet true to their signature sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Intense,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forlorn,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and exultant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” is how bassist\/vocalist\/founder Steve Kilbey describes the album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a measured command of melody and instrumentation that only comes with experience and age,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it’s an album rife with indelible musical clasps that fasten hold of your attention and refuse easy surrender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It’s a steadfast talent that Kilbey holds close to his chest that’s been ever-present in the 27 albums that preceded it (best evidenced by the jubilant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nearly sold-out 2025–2026 Singles Tour legs across Australia and North America,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring night after night of incredible three-hour sets).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting in 1980,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Church continued expanding their highly cinematic and atmospheric blend of indie rock,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shimmering post-punk,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e icy dreampop,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and psychedelic post-rock without retreading their steps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginning with classic early albums \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"239\"\u003eOf Skins and Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"259\"\u003eThe Blurred Crusade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"284\"\u003eHeyday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which built a sturdy foundation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1988’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"331\"\u003eStarfish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e broke into the mainstream and gave The Church the international hit “Under the Milky Way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” The hit single has been regarded as one of the most influential and recognizable Australian rock anthems of all time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1. 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