Originally released in 1987 and produced by Mayo Thompson of Pere Ubu and Red Krayola, Brave Words stands as one of The Chills' most celebrated works. Hailing from Dunedin, New Zealand, The Chills were flag bearers of that city's uniquely innovative independent music scene, helping bring the iconic Flying Nun sound to audiences around the world. AllMusic has called it "The Chills' finest album," and it remains a touchstone of 1980s alternative rock.
This expanded and remastered edition, released by Fire Records in 2023, was remixed directly from the original multitrack tapes under the supervision of The Chills' own Martin Phillipps, allowing beloved tracks like "Wet Blanket," "Rain," and "Night Of Chill Blue" to reach their full sonic potential. With 18 tracks spanning the band's creative peak of the era, this release offers both longtime fans and newcomers the definitive version of an album long praised as a masterpiece. The gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves makes for a beautifully presented package worthy of the music inside.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Fire Records
- Genre: Rock
- 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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