Here's a nice little review from Examiner.com (link):

The Church transcend time with Untitled #23

by Craig Vennes

It's one thing to last over 20 years in the music industry, but to do so while continually progressing with every release is simply unheard of. One might expect a loss of vitality when approaching a 3rd decade, but such is not the case with the Church, whose most recent album Untitled #23 shows the band's done far more than just stand the test of time.

The listener is elevated to new heights from the very beginning, starting with "Cobalt Blue", which gives you a sense of what the view might be from cloud nine. The view from such heights is breathtaking, so to resist euphoria at this point would be beyond comprehension. Instead, relish in the idea of being suspended in a perpetual daydream. The urgency of "Deadman's Hand" smoothly transitions into "Pangaea", combining abstract imagery & a transcendental feeling that one should expect from the Church. What follows is truly an epiphany, as "Happenstance" provides evidence that sometimes things merely fall into place. Although everything appears to have been strategically aligned, this is only a mirage. You're witnessing masters of their craft, as only the most prolific of bands could create the celestial combination of "On Angel Street" and "Sunken Sun". The Church have always balked at the idea of literally being grounded in life and Untitled #23 demonstrates that true happiness occurs when you allow yourself the opportunity to simply drift away.

The Church - Untitled 23
Available on Unorthodox / Second Motion Records

Overall Rating: 9 out of 10


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