Breakfast at Sweethearts
Cold Chisel · 1979
36 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · pub rock
A gritty blend of hard rock and pub anthems, brimming with raw energy and storytelling.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Australian charts and further establishing Cold Chisel as a leading force in Australian rock. Critics praised it for its lyrical depth and energetic performances, marking a significant moment in the evolution of pub rock.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs gritty storytelling with energy for casual gatherings
- Context
- Released as Cold Chisel's second studio album in February 1979, 'Breakfast at Sweethearts' followed their self-titled debut. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation in Australia’s pub rock scene, building on the momentum gained from their earlier work while experimenting with more polished production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- INXS· AC/DC· Angry Anderson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Conversations Standout 4:34
- 2 Merry-Go-Round Standout 3:43
- 3 Dresden 3:59
- 4 Goodbye (Astrid Goodbye) 2:51
- 5 Plaza 2:09
- 6 Shipping Steel 3:24
- 7 I'm Gonna Roll Ya 3:28
- 8 Showtime 3:45
- 9 Breakfast at Sweethearts Standout 4:11
- 10 The Door 4:19
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