Released 40 years ago
Kaleidoscope World
The Chills · 1986
58 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant tapestry of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics woven through a distinctly New Zealand sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- introspective late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Kaleidoscope World' was The Chills' debut studio album, following their earlier EPs that established them within the Dunedin Sound scene. At this point, the band had gained significant attention in New Zealand's alternative music landscape and was on the cusp of international recognition.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kaleidoscope World 3:44
- 2 Satin Doll 4:27
- 3 Frantic Drift 4:15
- 4 Rolling Moon 3:55
- 5 Bite 2:32
- 6 Flame Thrower 3:18
- 7 Pink Frost 4:01
- 8 Purple Girl 3:23
- 9 This Is the Way 2:32
- 10 Never Never Go 2:09
- 11 Don’t Even Know Her Name 1:52
- 12 Bee Bah Bee Bah Bee Boe 2:46
- 13 Whole Weird World 3:29
- 14 Dream by Dream 5:22
- 15 Doledrums 3:11
- 16 Hidden Bay 1:44
- 17 I Love My Leather Jacket 2:58
- 18 The Great Escape 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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