The Perfect Crime cover

The Perfect Crime

Cold Chisel · 2015

58 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · pub rock

A gritty mix of hard rock and pub anthems that channels raw emotion through powerful vocals and sharp instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • gritty emotional storytelling
  • late-night bar atmosphere
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • raw vocal intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2015, 'The Perfect Crime' is Cold Chisel's first studio album in over a decade, following their 2007 release, 'No Plans'. At this point, the band was celebrating their legacy while re-establishing their presence in the Australian rock scene. The album emerged during a time when the group sought to connect with both longtime fans and a new generation of listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
The Angels· Midnight Oil· Hoodoo Gurus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Alone for You 3:11
  • 2 The Backroom 3:35
  • 3 All Hell Broke Lucy 4:06
  • 4 The Perfect Crime 2:40
  • 5 Long Dark Road 4:34
  • 6 Four in the Morning 5:22
  • 7 The Mansions 3:13
  • 8 The Toast of Paris 4:43
  • 9 Shoot the Moon 3:30
  • 10 Mexican Wedding 3:35
  • 11 Get Lucky 3:02
  • 12 Bus Station 5:12
  • 13 Lost 4:06
  • 14 Romantic Lies 3:30
  • 15 Blue Flame 4:16

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