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Catalogue number

CD-FIRE-726

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-27

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Supplier US

Redeye

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Sales:8.875

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809236000279

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CDx2

Artist

The Chills

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Fire Records

The Chills is an indie rock band that was founded in 1980 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Over the years, the band has gone through various phases with different members, each contributing their unique talents to the group's sound.

From its early days with Martin Phillipps, Peter Gutteridge, Alan Haig, Jane Dodd, and Rachel Phillipps to its current lineup featuring Martin Phillipps, Callum Hampton, Oli Wilson, Todd Knudson, and Erica Scally - The Chills have consistently delivered captivating music that resonates with fans around the world.

With a rich history spanning decades and a diverse range of musicians who have contributed to their sound over the years, The Chills continue to be a force in the indie rock scene. Their music remains influential and timeless as they continue to create memorable songs that captivate audiences everywhere.

“This is what a living legend looks and sounds like” - Rolling Stone.

The Chills reissue their celebrated early singles compilation, this 24-track expanded version of Kaleidoscope World gathers together tracks from the ‘Dunedin Double’ compilation, live recordings, ‘Doledrums’ single and the band’s seminal ‘Pink Frost’.

The collection also contains ‘The Lost EP’, with early takes on their groundbreaking ‘Submarine Bells’ album, alongside the aching ‘I Love My Leather Jacket’, perfectly illustrating the rollercoaster ride of Martin Phillipps and The Chills as portrayed in the award film The Triumph And The Tragedy Of Martin Phillipps.

“Singer/guitarist Martin Phillipps’ group was at the forefront of the extraordinary little guitar-pop scene in New Zealand in the early ’80s.. Kaleidoscope World is the major document of their early era.” - Pitchfork

Part of the 80’s extraordinarily vibrant and innovative independent music scene in New Zealand, The Chills became flag bearers, taking the Dunedin sound, as championed by the Flying Nun label, to the world. Long recognised as one of New Zealand's most influential bands, Kaleidoscope World is a definitive artifact from Martin Phillipps’ groundbreaking project.

Kaleidoscope World (Expanded Edition)

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Discover Kaleidoscope World (Expanded Edition) by The Chills. Reissue of their celebrated early singles compilation on Fire Records. Vinyl records available.