East cover

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

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