The State of Things is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Reverend and The Makers.

[1] The album received positive reviews, with Uncut saying "the record is a tribute to McClure's charisma and unswerving self-belief".

[2] The first single, "Heavyweight Champion of the World", reached the top ten and was played on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.

Other songs on the album, notably "He Said He Loved Me" and "The Machine" become fan favourites and were played in their concerts, including the band's three night run at Wembley Stadium supporting Oasis.

The single "Open Your Window" was featured on the soundtrack to the football video game FIFA 09.