STARFISH

The Church's Starfish finds the band crafting delicate jangle pop numbers with just a hint of pizzazz that reminds me of Felt's output during their stint with Creation records, or perhaps You Can't Hide Your Love Forever by Orange Juice. The closing number Hotel Womb might be a little too fascinated with itself and take a little too long, but on the other hand that kind of fits the insular tone of the song, and the dreamy, psychedelic influences on the band ensures that their jangley sound remains compelling throughout the album. One to kick back and lose yourself in on a summer's evening.