COLD CHISEL - EAST - WEA Records - 1980 - VG FREE POSTAGE (3112)
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COLD CHISEL - EAST - WEA Records - 1980 - VG FREE POSTAGE (3112)

Cold Chisel’s East is a landmark Australian rock album released in 1980 that catapulted the band into national stardom. With its sharp songwriting, diverse musical styles, and raw emotional power, East remains one of the most celebrated albums in Australian music history.

🎸 Album Overview

  • Title: East

  • Artist: Cold Chisel

  • Label: WEA – 600101

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo

  • Country: Australia

  • Release Date: June 1980

  • Genre: Rock

  • Style: Pub Rock, New Wave, Ballad

🎶 Tracklist Highlights

The album features 12 tracks, each showcasing the band’s versatility—from hard rock anthems to poignant ballads:

Side A:

  • Standing on the Outside – A rebellious opener with biting lyrics.

  • Never Before – Melodic and introspective.

  • Choirgirl – A haunting ballad about abortion, one of their biggest hits.

  • Rising Sun – Politically charged and rhythmically intense.

  • My Baby – A breezy, Motown-inspired love song.

  • Tomorrow – Reflective and moody.

Side B:

  • Cheap Wine – A gritty anthem of working-class escapism.

  • Best Kept Lies – Smooth and soulful.

  • Ita – A punchy tribute to journalist Ita Buttrose.

  • One Long Day – Epic and bluesy.

  • Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – A live cover of the Dylan classic (included in some editions).

  • Four Walls – A moving prison ballad with emotional depth.

🧠 Musical Legacy

Produced by Mark Opitz, East marked a shift toward more polished production while retaining Cold Chisel’s raw energy. It was a critical and commercial triumph, peaking at #2 on the Australian charts and spawning multiple hit singles.

The album’s themes—urban isolation, love, rebellion, and social commentary—resonated deeply with Australian audiences. It helped define the pub rock sound and solidified Cold Chisel’s reputation as one of the country’s greatest bands.

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