Released 46 years ago this June
East
Cold Chisel · 1980
41 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · pub rock
A gritty blend of hard rock and pub rock that captures the Australian spirit with raw, anthemic energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- gritty anthems for gatherings
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- cathartic release with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer faster-paced music
- seek complex song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 2, 1980, 'East' marked Cold Chisel's third studio album during a period of growing popularity. Following their breakthrough with 'Breakfast at Sweethearts,' this album solidified their status in the Australian rock scene by showcasing their evolving sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Angels· Midnight Oil· Hoodoo Gurus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Standing on the Outside 2:53
- 2 Never Before 4:09
- 3 Choirgirl 3:13
- 4 Rising Sun 3:25
- 5 My Baby 3:59
- 6 Tomorrow 3:34
- 7 Cheap Wine 3:23
- 8 Best Kept Lies 3:47
- 9 Ita 3:34
- 10 Star Hotel 4:07
- 11 Four Walls 2:24
- 12 My Turn to Cry 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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