1st Congregational Church of Eternal Love (and Free Hugs)

Kula Shaker

1st Congregational Church of Eternal Love (and Free Hugs)

RELEASED: June 10, 2022
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Intro (Dearly Beloved) 1:16 2. Whatever It Is (I'm Against It) 3:01 3. Hometown 3:31 4. Burning Down 4:35 5. Love in Separation 3:32 6. Segue (Let Us Pray) 1:28 7. Gingerbread Man 3:52 8. Farewell Beautiful Dreamer 3:20 9. Where Have All the Brave Knights Gone? 2:54 10. Segue (Raining Buckets) 1:02 11. 108 Ways to Leave Your Narcissist 4:13 12. After the Fall (Pt. 1) 1:42 13. Don't Forsake Me 3:22 14. 303 Revisited 3:36 15. The Once and Future King 4:05 16. Shattered Bones 3:08 17. After the Fall (Pt. 2 & 3) 6:20 18. Closing Words (Windows of Our Hearts) 0:55 19. Bumblebee 2:33 20. Coda (Cinema club) 1:10 21. For Japan Only: Maha Mantra 4:27

Historical Archive

The album '1st Congregational Church of Eternal Love (and Free Hugs)' by Kula Shaker reflects a unique blend of psychedelic rock and Indian music influences, characteristic of the band's signature sound. Released in the late 1990s, the album explores themes of love, spirituality, and introspection, featuring lush instrumentation and evocative lyrics that resonate with listeners. Its revival of 1960s and 1970s rock aesthetics, combined with Indian motifs, has earned it a cult following and critical acclaim, solidifying Kula Shaker's position in the alternative rock scene.