The Hypnogogue
by The Church
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Neshelie
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    The album started very well, wobbled a bit in the middle and got a bit boring towards the end. Still, it's a good album.

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    May 2, 2023
    80
    That The Church remain so vigorous and vibrant is a delightful surprise indeed. [Jun 2023, p.75]
  2. American Songwriter
    Apr 25, 2023
    70
    On The Hypnogogue, the quintet creates fluid moods, moving in idiosyncratic directions while maintaining the shadowy gaze that has defined The Church’s style. Still, a few more songs like the relatively pop-oriented “C’est La Vie” would help elevate and energize the album by varying its consistency.
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  3. Under The Radar
    Mar 23, 2023
    75
    The Hypnagogue reaffirms why this band have been held in high esteem for so long, as the swashbuckling former single “C’est La Vie” and pensive “Thorn” in particular beam with a radiant glow that emits throughout the entire album.
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