Northbound
Cold Chisel · 1983
42 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · pub rock
Raucous pub rock melodies intertwine with poignant storytelling, reflecting the Australian spirit of the early '80s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- raucous energy for gatherings
- poignant storytelling reflections
- nostalgic vibes of australia
- for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1983, 'Northbound' marked Cold Chisel's fourth studio album and came during a period of burgeoning popularity following their breakthrough with 'East'. The band's signature sound was solidifying, mixing rock and roll with deeply resonant narratives, showcasing their growing confidence and connection with Australian culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Angels· Midnight Oil· Hoodoo Gurus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cheap Wine 3:21
- 2 Choirgirl 3:12
- 3 Khe Sanh 4:08
- 4 Shipping Steel 3:22
- 5 Breakfast at Sweethearts 4:06
- 6 Home and Broken Hearted 3:23
- 7 My Baby 3:57
- 8 Star Hotel 4:03
- 9 Northbound 3:12
- 10 Standing on the Outside 2:49
- 11 Dresden 3:52
- 12 The Party’s Over 2:58
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