Long celebrated as one of New Zealand's most influential bands, The Chills helped define the iconic Dunedin sound and bring it to a global audience as part of the extraordinarily vibrant independent music scene of the 1980s. Originally produced by Mayo Thompson of Pere Ubu and Red Krayola, Brave Words — first released in 1987 — has been praised by AllMusic as the band's finest album, a testament to the visionary songwriting of Martin Phillipps and the group's unique blend of rock and pop.
This expanded and remastered edition, released through Fire Records in 2023, goes beyond a simple reissue — the album has been remixed from the original multitrack tapes under the direct supervision of Martin Phillipps himself, breathing new life into standout tracks like "Wet Blanket," "Night Of Chill Blue," "House With A Hundred Rooms," and "Party In My Heart." Three additional tracks expand the original tracklist, including a B-side and an alternate instrumental version, making this the most complete presentation of Brave Words ever released and an essential listen for fans of the band and the era.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Fire Records
- Genre: Rock, Pop
- Release Date: 10/13/2023
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TRACKS
A1. Push
A2. Rain
A3. Speak For Yourself
A4. Look For The Good In Others And They'll See The Good In You
A5. Wet Blanket
A6. Ghosts
B1. Dan Destiny And The Silver Dawn
B2. Night Of Chill Blue
B3. 16 Heart-throbs
B4. Brave Words
B5. Dark Carnival
B6. Creep
C1. The Oncoming Day
C2. I Think I'd Thought Of Nothing Else To Think About
C3. House With A Hundred Rooms
D1. Party In My Heart
D2. Living In A Jungle
D3. Rain (Alternate Instrumental Version)
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