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Chisel

Cold Chisel · 1991

97 min · 23 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · pub rock

A vibrant fusion of hard rock and pub rock, infused with storytelling and Australian spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • storytelling that evokes nostalgia
  • for late-night drives
  • engaging sing-along moments
  • vibrant energy with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • avoid lengthy listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Chisel' was Cold Chisel's fifth studio album, coming after their 1984 record 'Twentieth Century'. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation as one of Australia's premier rock acts, blending personal narratives with broader socio-political themes in their music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Angels· Midnight Oil· Hoodoo Gurus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Standing on the Outside 2:54
  • 2 Rising Sun 3:27
  • 3 You Got Nothing I Want 3:16
  • 4 No Sense 2:59
  • 5 Misfits 4:19
  • 6 Breakfast at Sweethearts 4:10
  • 7 My Baby 4:01
  • 8 Bow River 5:49
  • 9 Choir Girl 3:14
  • 10 Cheap Wine 3:24
  • 11 Forever Now 4:27
  • 12 Saturday Night 4:21
  • 13 Flame Trees 4:24
  • 14 Merry‐Go‐Round 3:43
  • 15 Star Hotel 3:53
  • 16 Goodbye (Astrid Goodbye) 5:48
  • 17 When the War Is Over 4:25
  • 18 Khe Sanh 4:10

Disc 2

  • 1 One Long Day 8:11
  • 2 Home and Broken Hearted 3:23
  • 3 Merry‐Go‐Round 4:25
  • 4 Mona and the Preacher 3:46
  • 5 Wild Thing 5:07

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