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Beside Yourself

by The Church

Released: October 04, 2004

Alternative rock, neo-psychedelia, psychedelic rock, dream pop

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

"Beside Yourself" is the seventeenth album and third collection of outtakes by the Australian psychedelic rock band The Church, released in October 2004. Notably, it was only released in Australia and had a limited pressing of just 500 copies. The collection captures the essence of The Church's creative process during the Forget Yourself sessions, reflecting their psychedelic rock roots while also exploring new musical territories.

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This album compiles material recorded during the sessions for their 2003 album Forget Yourself.

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The album is marked by the band’s signature…

The album is marked by the band’s signature blend of jangly guitars, haunting melodies, and rich textures.

Although it was a limited release, Beside Yourself…

Although it was a limited release, Beside Yourself was well-received by fans of the band, appreciated for its candid look at the band’s outtakes and creative experimentation.

It serves as a testament to The Church's…

It serves as a testament to The Church's prolific nature and enduring appeal in the rock landscape.

Overall, Beside Yourself is a noteworthy addition to…

Overall, Beside Yourself is a noteworthy addition to The Church's discography, offering fans a deeper insight into their artistic journey during that period.

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"Beside Yourself" is the seventeenth album and third collection of outtakes by the Australian psychedelic rock band The Church, released in October 2004. This album compiles material recorded during the sessions for their 2003 album Forget Yourself. Notably, it was only released in Australia and had a limited pressing of just 500 copies.

The collection captures the essence of The Church's creative process during the Forget Yourself sessions, reflecting their psychedelic rock roots while also exploring new musical territories. The album is marked by the band’s signature blend of jangly guitars, haunting melodies, and rich textures.

Although it was a limited release, Beside Yourself was well-received by fans of the band, appreciated for its candid look at the band’s outtakes and creative experimentation. It serves as a testament to The Church's prolific nature and enduring appeal in the rock landscape.

Overall, Beside Yourself is a noteworthy addition to The Church's discography, offering fans a deeper insight into their artistic journey during that period.