"Under the Milky Way" by Australia's The Church is one of the most beautiful songs ever made. In terms of atmosphere and production, it's hard to top this.
It also makes you think; think about the big things like your own existence, the universe, and why they don't make music like this any longer.
The song is also highly addictive: I recall playing it 10 times straight after losing my job in Vancouver back in 1996.
The song is also highly addictive: I recall playing it 10 times straight after losing my job in Vancouver back in 1996.
It would place even higher if it wasn't for the bloody 'bagpipe' solo in the bridge. I don't hate it, but it slightly ruins the ambiance. Fortunately, the tune reverts to the moody strumming and ends well with some nice reverb.
Fave lyrics: "Leads you here despite your destination. Under the Milky Way tonight."
And I totally missed it back in 1988 when released.
Was I too busy wrapped up listening to the back collection of The Cure, Depeche Mode and New Order to notice?
Was it even released in Canada? (Wikipedia states it reached no. 69 on the Canadian RPM 100).
When the dust settles, it's by far the highest ranking song of my top 100 80s singles that I don't recall enjoying during the 80s.
It reminds me of a Kenny song, you know from Platinum Blonde, yeah the bagpipes are weird in middle.
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