Summary of B sides and single tracks from 1986 to 1990's
Wayne Klein | My Little Blue Window, USA | 09/26/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Most bands would be happy with the b sides The Church put out. This fine collection puts together most of the band's best b sides from their most successful period (post Heyday/Under The Milky Way).While this collection could have been a little more comprehensive (it's missing two key b sides from the band's biggest single Under the Milky Way), it's a very good compilation and companion piece to the new Under The Milky Way greatest hits compilation that just came out."
Er, uh, good!
10/04/1999
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Quick Smoke is like any other bands b-side collection: some of it is gold while some of it borders on negligable. But still, a church fan, like myself, would like this."
One of the Best for Someone With The Church-Bug
Erik J. Fortmeyer | Brooklyn, NY USA | 06/20/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a disc only for those who have listened to stuff from The Church before and have decided that they definitely like this band. Start with one of the numerous Church compilations that are out today if you don't have any of their stuff yet, or start with Starfish as most people do. This disc is a compilation of leftovers from the band between 1986 and 1990, i.e. the height of their commercial popularity. "Texas Moon" will leave you intensely wondering why it was not a BIG commercial hit song. "Anna Miranda" is the demo song that evolved into most people's favorite Church song "Under the Milky Way". Two other songs highlight the magic that keeps serious Church fans hooked. "Forgotten Reign" and "The Feast" are two unknown songs radio-wise that standout by showing the chemistry between the lyrics and the instrumentation. The opening notes of "Forgotten Reign" are hypnotic to me and must be heard a few times to see if you agree. Wait til you have determined you dig this still-in-business band band but, once you know you like them, this disc MUST BE HAD!"