Circus Animals cover

Circus Animals

Cold Chisel · 1982

44 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · pub rock

A gritty blend of hard rock and pub rock that captures the Australian spirit through evocative storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gritty storytelling with emotional depth
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • for road trip sing-alongs
  • nostalgic reflections on life experiences
  • captivating peaks and valleys

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • not into narrative-driven music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 1, 1982, 'Circus Animals' was Cold Chisel's fourth studio album, following their commercially successful 'East' from 1980. At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation in Australia as a leading rock act, deftly blending personal narratives with anthemic rock tunes. The album helped to cement their legacy in the Australian music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Angels· Midnight Oil· Hoodoo Gurus

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Got Nothing I Want 3:18
  • 2 Bow River 4:24
  • 3 Forever Now 4:26
  • 4 Taipan 3:55
  • 5 Houndog 5:04
  • 6 Wild Colonial Boy 4:52
  • 7 No Good for You 3:17
  • 8 Numbers Fall 4:46
  • 9 When the War Is Over 4:25
  • 10 Letter to Alan 5:47

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