Church (Alison Wonderland song)

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"Church"
Single by Alison Wonderland
from the album Awake
Released16 February 2018 (2018-02-16)
Length3:04
LabelEMI
Songwriter(s)
Alison Wonderland singles chronology
"Happy Place"
(2017)
"Church"
(2018)
"No"
(2018)
Music video
"Church" on YouTube

"Church" is a song by Australian electronic DJ and producer Alison Wonderland. It was released on 16 February 2018 as the second single from Wonderland's second studio album, Awake. The song peaked at number 54 in Australia. Remixes were released on 30 March 2018.

"Church" is about breaking out of a toxic relationship and realising your own self-worth. Wonderland told Triple J "But it was the first thing that came to my mind. I felt like shouting at that person "I wish you would treat me like church! Praise me, make me feel like I'm worth something"."[1]

The accompanying video for "Church" was shot in Los Angeles and directed by Bo Mirosseni. It depicts an ethereal Wonderland and a young gospel choir against a church backdrop.[2]

Reception[edit]

Kat Bein from Billboard said "Next time you need a pick me up, listen to Alison Wonderland's 'Church.'" saying "It's triumphant with a big, booming chorus and a beat that bounces happily in the face of anyone who wants to tear you down."[3]

Track listing[edit]

  • One-track single
  1. "Church" – 3:04
  1. "Church" (Naderi remix) – 3:30
  2. "Church" (The Presets remix) – 4:24
  3. "Church" (Ghost Choir remix) – 2:54
  4. "Church" (Party Pupils remix) – 2:55
  5. "Church" (Hex Cougar remix) – 3:29

Charts[edit]

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 54
Australian Artists (ARIA)[6] 5
Australia Dance (ARIA)[7] 7
Australia Streaming (ARIA)[8] 3
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[9] 5
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[10] 35

Certifications[edit]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[11] Platinum 70,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history[edit]

Country Date Format Label
Australia 16 February 2018 Digital download, streaming EMI

References[edit]

  1. ^ "First Spin: Alison Wonderland demands you to treat her right on 'Church'". ABC. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Alison Wonderland Church". Girl. February 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Alison Wonderland Finds Her Self Worth in 'Church': Watch". Billboard. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Church The Remixes". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  5. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #468". auspOp. 14 April 2018. Archived from the original on 2 August 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  6. ^ "ARIA Australian Artists – Week Commencing 16th April 2018" (PDF). ARIA Charts (1468): 16. 16 April 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 April 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  7. ^ "ARIA Dance – Week Commencing 16th April 2018" (PDF). ARIA Charts (1468): 17. 16 April 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 April 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  8. ^ "ARIA Australian Artists – Week Commencing 16th April 2018" (PDF). ARIA Charts (1468): 16. 16 April 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 April 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  9. ^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Alison Wonderland Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  11. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.