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    Church, The

    Which British band is NOT paid tribute to with a track on the covers album 'Box of Birds'?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      The Cure. But I think they should cover 'A Forest'.

    Who appears on the cover of 'Magician Among the Spirits'?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Harry Houdini. Anyone know why?

    What was the bonus disc released with 'Hologram of Baal'?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Bastard Universe. I understand this is basically a series of untitled tracks of the band jamming. Haven't heard it myself.

    What 'oddity' track completes side one of 'Seance'?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Travel By Thought. When I say 'oddity' I mean it in a good way...

    What is the first line of the single 'When You Were Mine'?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      On a day like this. The next line is 'a hundred lifetimes ago'.

    In the lyrics of 'The Unguarded Moment', what do 'those men' have for hearts?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Horses. The girls have rifles for minds. The album is called 'Of Skins and Heart'. Sharks aren't really involved.

    Who replaced Richard Ploog as drummer on the 'Priest=Aura' album?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Jay Dee Daugerty. Tim Powles is their current drummer. Waddy Watchell produced some albums and did occasional backing vocals.

    Which language, other than English, features on Marty Wilson Piper's solo 'Art Attack' album?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Swedish. Much of the album was recorded in Stockholm. Marty speaks Swedish, as does Steve Kilbey. Marty also speaks Spanish. Peter Koppes is half Dutch (don't know if he speaks the lingo).

    In which country was Church guitarist Marty Wilson-Piper born?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      England. He was born in Liverpool in 1958. Steve Kilbey was also born in England. His early years in Shepparton were said to be the inspiration for 'Violet Town'.

    What is the first track on 'Priest=Aura'?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Aura. There's no such track as 'Priest'.

    Which song on 'Gold Afternoon Fix' did Marty Wilson-Piper sing?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Russian Autumn Heart. And one of the best tracks it is too!

    Which track from the 'Seance' album has Steve Kilbey said should probably not have been released as a single?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      It's No Reason . He said this on the sleeve notes for 'Hindsight'.

    More dates... What year was 'Starfish' released?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      1988. The Church's commercial breakthrough album - happily, also one of their best musically.

    What period does the 'Hindsight' compilation cover?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      1980-1987. This might have confused UK fans - the band didn't really have any releases here as far back as 1980. But there is some really early stuff on this must-have collection.

    What was the B-side of 'Electric Lash'?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Autumn Soon. The others were all B-sides, too.

    Which Peter Koppes solo album opens with the track 'Take a Vow'?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Manchild and Myth. The best I've heard of his solo sojourns.

    'For a hundred and one voluptuous days I broke their law...' - is a lyric from which song?The music of The Church (Aussie band)

      Tantalized. Only Mr Kilbey writes 'em like that.

    On what day was the lead vocalist Steve Kilbey born?Church, The - The Aussie Band

      13 September 1954. Steve was born on the 13 September 1954, in England.

    What is the name of the first 'jam' CD The Church released, in 2004?Church, The - The Aussie Band

      Jammed. The Church released 'Jammed' then followed it up with a recording called 'Back With Two Beasts (Jammed 2)' in 2005.

    Throughout his career, Marty Willson-Piper has been renowned for playing a particular brand of guitar. What is the brand?Church, The - The Aussie Band

      Rickenbacker. Marty is known for his love of Rickenbacker 12 string guitars.

    On what album would you find the song 'Louisiana'?Church, The - The Aussie Band

      Hologram of Baal. 'Louisiana' was off the album 'Hologram of Baal' released in 1998.

    After the album 'Priest=Aura', The Church's next album was titled 'Sometime Anywhere'. Who were the only original members of The Church that played on this album?Church, The - The Aussie Band

      Steve Kilbey and Marty Willson-Piper. While Tim Powels played some drums on the album, he wasn't an original member. Russell Gilbert is an Australian comedian, not linked to the band in any way. Peter Koppes had left the band by that stage, although he did return.

    What song was NOT on the 'Starfish' album?Church, The - The Aussie Band

      Tantalized. 'Tantalized' was actually before the 'Starfish' album, it was first released on the album 'Heyday' in 1985.

    The second album released by The Church, titled, 'The Blurred Crusade' featured what track as the opening song?Church, The - The Aussie Band

      Almost With You. 'Almost With You' is the correct answer. Interestingly, the song still gets a lot of airplay on Australian radio even though the song is well over 20 years old.

    Who was the drummer that replaced Nick Ward for The Church's next album 'The Blurred Crusade'?Church, The - The Aussie Band

      Richard Ploog. After Nick Ward was booted out of the band, Richard Ploog was the replacement drummer.

    Who is the lead singer of The Church?Church, The - The Aussie Band

      Steve Kilbey. Of course the correct answer is Steve Kilbey, who along with Peter Koppes, Marty Willson-Piper and Nick Ward founded The Church.

    What was the name of the debut album by The Church?Church, The - The Aussie Band

      Of Skins and Heart. 'Of Skins and Heart' was the debut album by The Church, it was released in 1981.

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