Of Skins and Heart

The Church

Of Skins and Heart

RELEASED: April 13, 1981
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. For a Moment We’re Strangers 3:57 2. Chrome Injury 4:01 3. The Unguarded Moment 4:12 4. Memories in Future Tense 4:46 5. Bel‐Air 3:53 6. Is This Where You Live 7:40 7. She Never Said 3:16 8. Fighter Pilot… Korean War 4:29 9. Don’t Open the Door to Strangers 3:26
Historical Archive
Of Skins and Heart is the debut studio album by Australian rock band The Church, released in 1981. The album is noted for its jangly guitars, ethereal soundscapes, and introspective lyrics. It combines elements of post-punk and new wave, drawing comparisons to contemporaneous acts like R.E.M. and The Bowerbirds. The album features the hit single 'Under the Milky Way,' which has since become a classic. Over the years, it has been praised for its atmospheric quality and has garnered a dedicated following, solidifying The Church's place in the Australian music scene and beyond.