Australian rock band formed in 1980, led by Steve Kilbey; known for a long, prolific career and a signature melancholic/psychedelic sound, most widely recognized for the song "Under The Milky Way."

Formed in 1980. Frontman Steve Kilbey is the singer, songwriter and bassist (mentioned in reviews; review notes he was born in 1954). Key albums include Starfish (contains 'Under The Milky Way'), The Blurred Crusade and Heyday. The band recorded for labels including Arista and Cooking Vinyl (mentions in reviews). Marty Willson-Piper is a long-time guitarist who left the band in 2013 (mentioned in a review).

DeBaser hosts a decent set of reviews praising The Church's melancholic, psychedelic pop. Starfish and The Blurred Crusade are frequently highlighted. Reviewers note the band's long career, cult status, and enduring signature song "Under The Milky Way".

For:Fans of psychedelic, dreamy and alternative rock; listeners of 1980s-90s cult bands.

 Under The Milky Way is more than a song, it is a dimension, an emotional state, a cornerstone of the entire ’80s musical panorama, enchanting in its precious areas and original in the bagpipe-effect guitar solo.

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 The Church are a true rock institution. Sooner or later, people will have to notice.

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 Kilbey was born in 1954.

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