Ringside
Cold Chisel · 2003
138 min · 32 tracks · hard rock
A nostalgic blend of hard rock and pub rock, infused with poignant storytelling and rich melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Khe Sanh — This track serves as a poignant reflection on the Vietnam War's impact, combining vivid imagery with emotional weight that resonates through its iconic melody.
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Flame Trees — The song captures a sense of longing and nostalgia, with its evocative lyrics painting a picture of lost love and connection to place.
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Forever Now — This track features lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics, embodying the album's themes of reflection and enduring relationships amidst life's challenges.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- energy for late-night gatherings
- heartfelt ballads for quiet reflection
- pub sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, standalone tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a successful return after hiatus, showcasing the band's enduring popularity.
- Themes
- Vietnam War legacy· nostalgic longing· Australian pub culture
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Ringside marked Cold Chisel's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album in 1998. The band had reunited for this project, rekindling their signature sound while also reflecting on their past experiences as they navigated the evolving Australian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Angels· Midnight Oil· Hoodoo Gurus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Home and Broken Hearted 4:14
- 2 The Things I Love in You 3:06
- 3 Cheap Wine 3:45
- 4 Rosaline 6:19
- 5 Breakfast at Sweethearts 3:59
- 6 My Baby 4:13
- 7 Houndog 4:59
- 8 Plaza 2:48
- 9 Fallen Angel 4:55
- 10 Shipping Steel 4:13
- 11 The Last Wave of Summer 5:49
- 12 Pretty Little Thing 3:18
- 13 Merry Go Round 4:25
- 14 Forever Now 5:32
- 15 Khe Sanh 4:47
Disc 2
- 1 Cry Me a River 3:46
- 2 Four Walls 3:08
- 3 Lovelight 3:33
- 4 When the War Is Over 6:00
- 5 All I Wanna Do (Steve vocal) 3:24
- 6 Big River 2:45
- 7 Painted Doll 2:34
- 8 Saturday Night 5:42
- 9 You Got Nothing I Want 3:12
- 10 Rising Sun 3:26
- 11 Flame Trees 4:38
- 12 Bow River 7:12
- 13 Water Into Wine 4:46
- 14 F-111 3:36
- 15 Sunshine 5:46
- 16 Goodbye (Astrid Goodbye) 4:34
- 17 All I Wanna Do (Jimmy vocal) 3:33
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