The Church-Reptile (1990)

[@elizabethwofford5824]

I was at this show!! I won tickets from WRDU. Really good show!

[@johannesjuanes]

Such an underrated band , such a good band. One of the best pop bands ever........ and they are still playing.... Great Music ......

[@seeingtheunseeable]

"What the fuck is up with Marty?" I was at this show. It's a long story, but Marty and Steve had been at it before the show; the promoters had moved the gig from a large theater to a smaller 'comedy club' for the latter's grand opening. The same person owned both venues; this was his way of guaranteeing that the new place was packed on the innaugural evening - much to the inconvenience of the fans and the band.

[@cricomio]

this is my favorite song , forever and ever !!!! I'm a reptile

[@pbh945151]

Hysterical. I just got home from their show tonight at the Cat's Cradle and Kilbey actually referenced this show. He said he hoped the show sounded better this time since their equipment was stolen before their last show 25 years ago. With over 100K views I'd say the previous show went fine.

[@veleska]

eh...the continuing "soap opera" of the church!! 16 years later and much hasn't changed ;)

[@VastKrutEmpire]

Holy crap! What a band! True legends. Impressive "you are there" quality to the video.

[@lilyame]

Nearly 30,000 views of this clip -- im not surprised!

[@BlitzvogelMobius]

Agreed

[@Pine_Barrens_NJ]

…..The first time I had heard of them was a 10" ep in a cut-out bin from a record store on Bleeker St...blew me away and really, really deserved more support from the different labels...the only reason that I can think of is they didn't know how/where to put them and then MILKY WAY …..tragedy and triumph

[@froggynick]

I wasn't at the 1990 Gold Afternoon Tour and damn I regret it, it's such a shame for me although they went to Paris at this time.Such a shame that Peter Koppes do not take anymore guitar solos on tour which is now devolued to Marty.Marty is more exuberant I guess, but Koppes has more technique...Great period, great album and great video! Apparently Kilbey is clean now, who knows?Their latest album is excellent.

[@thechurchband]

wow owsome video y have this video ihave the dvd enmore theatre 1992 and goldfish this vdeo i have of long time and post my videos good bye

[@lilyame]

There's so much more to them than the renowned Starfish album but wow this is one of their many glorious shining gems!

[@devlin0208]

Excellent, I've always wanted to see The Church. Almost saw them at the HOB in Myrtle Beach but Marty "had the flu" so I didn't go.

[@HookEmTexasHorns]

Yeah, y'all are right on the audio (could prefer better) however this is great footage; makes me feel like I really am in the audience. Hell, when you're up close like that it's about what the audio sounds like anyhow! Are they 'still' clean or is the needle dictating their lives again? Would be a shame if so.

[@aurthordog]

This recording....soundboard was lacking....vocals sucked.Or it was just a poor recording.Actually liked the band....technically very,very good.They are artists at what they do,and I thank you Dutch for turning me onto them......although some of your metal is beyond me,this was nice,however.

[@AudiophileTubes]

MASTERS.

[@asha1tisse]

Saw them a bit on the weekends around 1981-2??? in small Sydney pubs. Just saw them last week in Qld Australia with 50 people and a few beers in a small country venue for their acoustic show. 29 years on and still as relevant and entertaining as ever... 'Aussie Stones' could be applicable.

[@HiwattScot]

Well done Curtis and Kurt2112. I saw them in Athens GA on this tour, probably within days of this show. Wish Marty still used a Rick (and delay) on this song. The last two times I saw them recently, it just doesn't sound right.

[@sprintbass]

the smiths had a rickenbacker sound the first 2 albums..but to me the church relied heavily on the rickenbacker beautiful chrous sound...I had a 360 and sold it because i got layed off from work...7 years on i want another one..ive got an american standard strat which is wonderful but only covers peter kopps sound...marty wilson piper made that sound wonderful..I have never seen them live..but if i did and i didnt see him playing one i would be disapointed, he was iconic with that guitar.

[@rhkbco]

Thanks for posting Curtis. I was at this show, so this was an awesome find. I found these because Steve posted a link to pharaoh on his FB page.

[@ErichPeace]

Was at this show this was the famouse Steve Kilbey show where he says " what's with the F'n Christmas lights"

[@longlostcomedy]

How to play Reptile. Cool. Saw them in Dublin 2 years ago. Steves voice was shot to bits. Marty Wilson Piper. Genius. Soaring guitar at end should go on for another 10 minutes in my opinion ! LOL

[@guitardds]

That's it, Im learning this on guitar, I already know the main riff, thats easy, but the ending solo is great!

[@ohio1968javelin]

raw awsome 80s classic thanx for posting

[@seeingtheunseeable]

Very much so! We saw the band in SC last week, where Marty left the stage after the first few numbers with a 'migraine'.

[@psicodeliapura]

Q beleza !!

[@GaylordBonnafous]

I was at the 1990 Gold Afternoon Fix tour and am happy to see this video.

[@sprintbass]

i got on his facebook page and found out that guitar was stolen!

[@whitebimboman4747]

Man I want this one video

[@TATER1971]

why did they make fun of ur t-shirt?

[@elemmayo2602]

for a fan shot video this is good

[@ehl1242]

Thx Paul for getting The Church to play the New Bar...

[@Retardosaurus123]

Nice quality

[@BrownSasquatch]

So, ah, who is not Ploog???

[@kpmonday7952]

increible

[@chinkwo]

The Church = LEGENDARY

[@francescomartire4118]

Tune

[@JorgecastroJorgerock]

CLASICO

[@mimidm5753]

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