The Hypnogogue is a 2023 studio album by Australian psychedelic rock band The Church, released
to critical acclaim. According to review aggregator Metacritic, the album received "universal acclaim" from critics. AllMusic rated the album 4.5 out of 5 stars, with critic Matt Collar praising the band's ability to deliver "more sophisticated and mature versions of their classic material" on this concept album. American Songwriter's Hal Horowitz gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, noting the band's ability to create fluid moods while maintaining their signature shadowy gaze. Glide Magazine's Doug Collette highlighted the album as an effective introduction to The Church, praising their vintage sound and blended acoustic guitars. PopMatters' John Garratt rated the album 9 out of 10, describing it as "another stunning record" by the band. Under the Radar's Dom Gourlay gave it a score of 7.5 out of 10, noting that it reaffirms the band's high esteem and praising the album's closing tracks for elevating it to new heights within The Church's impressive catalog.
The album's acclaim led to it being ranked as the 23rd best rock album of the year by PopMatters and included among the albums of the year by Spin magazine.
