Songs Similar to Take Me to Church by Hozier
Released 2013 · Album: Hozier · Indie · Sad
"Take Me to Church" is the song that launched Irish singer-songwriter Hozier (Andrew Hozier-Byrne). It first appeared on his 2013 debut EP of the same name and was later included on his self-titled debut album in 2014. The arrangement is spare at first, with a slow, heavy beat, piano and organ-like chords, and handclaps, then swells into a gospel-style chorus with layered backing vocals. Hozier's deep, soulful voice carries lyrics that use religious imagery to criticise church teaching on sexuality while celebrating love.
Songs that sound like "Take Me to Church" usually combine slow, weighty tempos with soul, blues, and gospel influences: a powerful, raw lead vocal, choir-like harmonies, and sparse instrumentation that builds into a big emotional climax. Look for dark, poetic lyrics that treat love or desire as something sacred or dangerous. It connects to the 2010s wave of singer-songwriters drawing on older soul and blues, and to the long tradition of Irish and British blue-eyed soul.
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Data: Last.fm, updated 2026-10-11.
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FAQ about “Take Me to Church”
What songs are similar to Take Me to Church?
The closest matches are slow, soulful songs with a commanding, raw lead vocal, gospel-inspired harmonies, and sparse arrangements that swell into a dramatic, emotionally heavy chorus. On our list, the closest matches are “Work Song” by Hozier, “Someone New” by Hozier and “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood.
Who does Take Me to Church sound like?
"Take Me to Church" is often compared to Jeff Buckley for its intense, spiritual vocal delivery. Hozier has cited blues and soul singers such as Nina Simone among his influences, and that gospel weight is audible here. Listeners also link it to Rag'n'Bone Man and George Ezra, both deep-voiced 2010s songwriters drawing on blues, and to Florence + the Machine for its dramatic, quasi-religious grandeur.
Is Take Me to Church Indie?
Partly. It is often filed as indie or alternative because Hozier emerged independently and his music appeals to indie audiences. Musically, though, it owes more to soul, gospel, and blues than to indie rock, with its organ-like chords, choral backing vocals, and powerful voice. Calling it indie soul or alternative soul is closer to the truth than indie in the guitar-band sense.
How do you find similar songs to Take Me to Church?
Focus on the voice and the gospel structure. Search for soul-influenced singer-songwriters with low, powerful vocals, slow tempos, and choir-like backing, and explore 2010s blues-revival and "dark folk" or "indie soul" playlists. Songs that use religious imagery to talk about love are another good thread to pull. SongSimilar's list above ranks matches by listening data, so it shows what fans of "Take Me to Church" actually play alongside it.