Jammed is the sixteenth album by the Australian alternative rock band, The Church, which was released in August 2004. This album is unique as it did not feature any singles and was marketed as a limited-edition internet-only release, available initially only through the band's website.
The album introduces a new sound for the band, incorporating elements of psychedelic rock, space rock, and progressive rock while still retaining the distinct Church melody. The album's length is noted, with many of the tracks running over seven minutes, the longest being "Moodertronic" clocking in at over twenty minutes.
The entire album was the product of improvisation, a technique the band explored first in their 2001 output "After Everything Now This" and applied during their occasional jam sessions. Despite lacking the usual preparation work, Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Tim Powles, and Marty Willson-Piper successfully produced a cohesive collection of songs, further illustrating the band's musical prowess.
Though not an official studio album, Jammed received compliments from fans and critics alike. They praised the atmospheric guitar soundscapes, driven basslines, subtle percussion, and cryptic lyrics that have become synonymous with The Church's style. Many reviewers noted the album's dreamlike aura, a testament to the band's mastery of their unique sound.
