"After Everything Now This" is an album by the Australian rock band, The Church. It was released in January 2002 under the record label, "Cooking Vinyl". This album is the 15th studio release by The Church.
This album reintroduced the band's dreamy, psychedelic side, as they continued to explore ethereal soundscapes. Songs on the album include "Radiance", "After Everything", and "Chromium". "After Everything Now This" received positive reviews from critics and fans alike who praised its fascinating fusion of ambient, dream pop, and psychedelic influences.
Following the departure of drummer Jay Dee Daugherty, this album saw a shift back towards the ethereal and atmospheric sound that the band was renowned for. The predominant use of synthesizers, haunting, mined vocals from Steve Kilbey, and mesmerizing guitar work of Marty Willson-Piper and Peter Koppes made this album stand out.
As for the lyrics, they tend to be thoughtful, imaginative, and philosophical, featuring a combination of mundane reality along with spiritual and metaphysical concepts.
"After Everything Now This" marked a significant moment in The Church's discography, displaying their resilience and musical evolution over time. It proved the band's capability to maintain their musical identity while exploring new sonic landscapes.
