Hindsight 1980–1987 is a definitive retrospective of The Church’s formative years, capturing the band’s evolution from post-punk beginnings to richly textured, atmospheric rock. Spanning seven crucial years, this compilation brings together key tracks that defined their sound — shimmering guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and Steve Kilbey’s unmistakable vocal presence. 

The collection highlights The Church’s gift for mood and melody, balancing introspective lyricism with expansive arrangements that helped cement their status as one of Australia’s most influential alternative bands of the era. It’s an essential overview of a period where their songwriting grew increasingly confident, immersive, and timeless.

SIDE A
1. The Unguarded Moment
2. In A Heartbeat
3. Too Fast For You
4. Tear It All Away
5. Sisters
6. Is This Where You Live

SIDE B
1. Almost With You
2. Fraulein
3. You've Got To Go
4. The Golden Dawn
5. Life Speeds Up
6. When You Were Mine

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SIDE C
1. Electric Lash
2. The Night Is Very Soft
3. Autumn Soon
4. It's No Reason
5. Someone Special
6. A Month Of Sundays

SIDE D
1. Shadow Cabinet
2. As You Will
3. Myrrh
4. The View
5. Trance Ending
6. Tantalized