― keyth (keyth), Saturday, 27 January 2007 13:09 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― Jim M (jmcgaw), Saturday, 27 January 2007 15:23 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― scott seward (scott seward), Saturday, 27 January 2007 15:29 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― edd s hurt (ddduncan), Saturday, 27 January 2007 15:41 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― Saxby D. Elder (Saxby D. Elder), Saturday, 27 January 2007 15:56 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― Saxby D. Elder (Saxby D. Elder), Saturday, 27 January 2007 17:12 (eleven years ago) Permalink
In 1992, I found some discount store in NYC that had a few boxes of "Submarine Bells" cassettes for like 20 cents apiece. Bought 'em all and gave 'em to friends for years.
― Douglas (Douglas), Saturday, 27 January 2007 17:20 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― scott seward (scott seward), Saturday, 27 January 2007 18:08 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― cw (cww), Saturday, 27 January 2007 18:27 (eleven years ago) Permalink
"Martin Phillips, the man behind NZ indie pop legends the Chills, has been caught shoplifting in Dunedin. "Recently in a stupid and low frame of mind, I pocketed some banana milk and cheese at my local supermarket and, of course, I got caught!" he wrote in a recent message to fans on his website. "No excuses! It was just stupid. I'm fully aware that I'm not the only person who struggles a bit to make ends meet and most people don't resort to petty theft - especially when they're 41! Aaaagh!" Phillips' shoplifting was big news in New Zealand, making the front page of the local paper as well as radio and TV. On the upside, Phillips says a new Chills album, Silver Bullets, is due in 2005, along with a tour of the US, Europe and Australia midyear."
― etc (esskay), Sunday, 28 January 2007 06:19 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― 808 the Bassking (Andrew Thames), Sunday, 28 January 2007 07:06 (eleven years ago) Permalink
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ep9RdU60GlM
I Love My Leather Jacket
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VKWkK1tJxdw
Satin Doll
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ht4adK_DJvI
Liberty Or Love
http://youtube.com/watch?v=f9YcUgvAqxY
Wet Blanket
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BOvRTcTLvAM
Heavenly Pop Hit
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ite_aYNLZus
Brave Words
http://youtube.com/watch?v=rR14a4ub9TI
Part Past Part Fiction
http://youtube.com/watch?v=70Tf8GkUt_c
― scott seward (scott seward), Sunday, 28 January 2007 12:50 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― tiit (tiit), Sunday, 28 January 2007 12:56 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― Saxby D. Elder (Saxby D. Elder), Sunday, 28 January 2007 16:11 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― Lick The Strobelight Lollipops (Bimble...), Sunday, 28 January 2007 20:26 (eleven years ago) Permalink
Also, they were very, very classic. May still be, though I have my doubts.
― askance johnson (sdownes), Sunday, 28 January 2007 20:49 (eleven years ago) Permalink
It's "MALE MONSTER FROM THE ID" OH MY GOD...
MY VINYL CAN'T BE FAR OFF NOW...AT LEAST I'VE GOT MY VINYL...
― Lick The Strobelight Lollipops (Bimble...), Sunday, 28 January 2007 22:22 (eleven years ago) Permalink
Blue Orchids had the reverse hit rate.
― Phil Knight (PhilK), Friday, 2 February 2007 23:58 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― 808 the Bassking (Andrew Thames), Saturday, 3 February 2007 10:38 (eleven years ago) Permalink
No, I understand what is meant by a Chills success rate and I'm glad someone brought that up, actually. But still...man they were head and shoulders above the Blue Orchids.
― At A Later Date, Before We Hit The Moon (Bimble...), Saturday, 3 February 2007 10:44 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― jimbo (electricsound), Saturday, 3 February 2007 14:06 (eleven years ago) Permalink
― Phil Knight (PhilK), Sunday, 4 February 2007 19:15 (eleven years ago) Permalink
Kinda surprised by the love for Brave Words here, to me it's a big drop off from Kaleidoscope World.
― I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE UP TO (Colonel Poo), Wednesday, 12 November 2008 10:56 (ten years ago) Permalink
brave words is so classic. 'night of chill blue' may be their best song ever. then there is 'rain', 'look for the good in others', 'creep', 'brave words', 'wet blanket'(the only good version of this song), 'dark carnival', 'house with one hundered rooms', 'push', etc, it is all just about perfect.
― keythkeyth, Thursday, 13 November 2008 06:18 (ten years ago) Permalink
Yeah, Brave Words is pretty U&K, even though I prefer Submarine Bells.
― If Timi Yuro would be still alive, most other singers could shut up, Thursday, 13 November 2008 07:26 (ten years ago) Permalink
Title track from Submarine Bells still brings me to tears.
Just saw Martin open for the New Pornographers here in Wellington a few weeks back. Acoustic, but still has that great voice. He suggested he'd be back with a proper band.
― tvdisko, Thursday, 13 November 2008 08:46 (ten years ago) Permalink
Kaleidsocope World wasn't produced very well, as I recall. I still have the vinyl. I dunno, The Chills for me are a truly great band that somehow ended up lost to the mists of my teenage years. I still never really feel comfortable returning to them. But I've got over the same kinds of feelings about Chameleons, so maybe Chills is next in line, who knows?
― Your Head Is Full of Diamonds & Lice (Bimble Is Still More Goth Than You), Thursday, 13 November 2008 09:16 (ten years ago) Permalink
You mean "Brave Words" wasn't produced very well, don't you? 'Cuz it wasn't.
― Ich Ber ein Binliner (Tom D.), Thursday, 13 November 2008 10:29 (ten years ago) Permalink
The production on Brave Words (courtesy Mayo Thompson, I believe) is pretty thin-sounding, but in many ways I prefer it to the more lush sound of the later albums. The songs, in and of themselves, shine through.
― DLee, Thursday, 13 November 2008 14:37 (ten years ago) Permalink
I've still got the Kaleidoscope World album on vinyl! God loves me!
― Ozzy Goth Beatles (Bimble), Sunday, 1 February 2009 05:47 (nine years ago) Permalink
Pink Frost could melt a good section of under 25 year olds in this day and age, I'd reckon.
― Ozzy Goth Beatles (Bimble), Sunday, 1 February 2009 05:49 (nine years ago) Permalink
Dan Savage will back me up, I think.
I mean Dan Selzer...shit. I used to get those names confused. I'm sorry.
― Ozzy Goth Beatles (Bimble), Sunday, 1 February 2009 05:50 (nine years ago) Permalink
That's ok. I like Dan Savage.
The Chills were great. Brave Words is underrated.
― dan selzer, Sunday, 1 February 2009 06:32 (nine years ago) Permalink
Gosh thanks for forgiving me for that Dan. That was a problem for me for several years.
― Ozzy Goth Beatles (Bimble), Sunday, 1 February 2009 06:43 (nine years ago) Permalink
God, Submarine Bells is just perfect.
― Anatomy of a Morbius (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 10 August 2009 01:58 (nine years ago) Permalink
otm.
I paid too much for the lp a whiles ago, don't think I've listened to it yet, will now.
i think there was a 7 inch w/it too?
― wilter, Monday, 10 August 2009 02:01 (nine years ago) Permalink
kaleidoscope world came with a bonus 45, is that the one you're thinking of?
― badpowderfinger (electricsound), Monday, 10 August 2009 02:15 (nine years ago) Permalink
was jamming out to a bit of heavenly pop hits myself this w/e
pretty sure it's submarine bells, i think the guy i bought it off might've just chucked it in with it. will look tonight.
― wilter, Monday, 10 August 2009 02:17 (nine years ago) Permalink
just put on brave words. classic!
― mizzell, Monday, 10 August 2009 02:21 (nine years ago) Permalink
pssst
― badpowderfinger (electricsound), Monday, 10 August 2009 03:36 (nine years ago) Permalink
thankig u
― wilter, Monday, 10 August 2009 03:40 (nine years ago) Permalink
Allegedly, Martin will have something new out soon-ish. I've heard that before, though. Sad about his career arc (or lack thereof) this decade. So much talent in that man.
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Tuesday, 11 August 2009 21:40 (nine years ago) Permalink
Man, almost a year and nothing. Anyone have any scoop on what Martin is up to?
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Thursday, 3 June 2010 02:09 (eight years ago) Permalink
played a bunch o' gigs in australia a couple of weeks ago. still got it, though the mix was atrocious. i think they've got a new EP out too?
― Help Im minger (electricsound), Thursday, 3 June 2010 02:11 (eight years ago) Permalink
Hmm haven't heard anything, and there's nothing on here: Chills Official Discography but I may be out of touch.
― Bill E, Thursday, 3 June 2010 03:31 (eight years ago) Permalink
they definitely had something recent at the merch stand, but it might well have been that 'stand by' EP as i didn't look that closely
― Help Im minger (electricsound), Thursday, 3 June 2010 03:32 (eight years ago) Permalink
In off-topic but slightly related news, Die Die Die have signed to Flying Nun today.
― Bill E, Thursday, 3 June 2010 11:02 (eight years ago) Permalink
Nice!
http://www.clashmusic.com/news/listen-brand-new-material-from-the-chills
― Neil S, Tuesday, 2 July 2013 15:12 (five years ago) Permalink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uC03bIYDcc
― lute bro (brimstead), Saturday, 16 April 2016 03:51 (two years ago) Permalink
anyone go to the nyc/nj shows?
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 24 May 2016 22:19 (two years ago) Permalink
Yeah, I went to both. Were you there?
― Evan, Tuesday, 24 May 2016 23:33 (two years ago) Permalink
how were they?
― rockpalast '82 (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Wednesday, 25 May 2016 13:13 (two years ago) Permalink
Fantastic! Heavy on new material, though they played Pink Frost, Kaleidoscope World, I Love My Leather Jacket, Heavenly Pop Hit etc. Sound balance was a bit better at Monty Hall, partly due to the fully carpeted room I'm sure. They even had a new song called Easy Peasy that they haven't recorded yet, so more Chills material is on its way it seems.
― Evan, Wednesday, 25 May 2016 13:20 (two years ago) Permalink
There's a documentary in preparation for which a kickstarter campaign is currently running: https://www.thewire.co.uk/news/48071/documentary-on-new-zealand-group-the-chills-set-for-release-in-2019
― willem, Wednesday, 20 September 2017 13:50 (one year ago) Permalink
Late last year, we were filming with The Chills lead singer Martin Phillipps when he was informed he had a 30% chance of dying within six to twelve months if he did not make substantial lifestyle changes. His subsequent decision to reconcile with the world and confront past mistakes has provided the foundation for a compelling and dramatic documentary narrative.
― curmudgeon, Monday, 25 September 2017 16:21 (one year ago) Permalink
Anyone know what that actually means? I know he's been battling Hep C for years. :-(
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Monday, 25 September 2017 17:41 (one year ago) Permalink
Heroin I assume.
― The Doug Walters of Crime (Tom D.), Monday, 25 September 2017 17:44 (one year ago) Permalink
Both, I think. Heroin then hep.Hey, how is Chris Knox doing?
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 25 September 2017 18:04 (one year ago) Permalink
New album Snow Bound out in September. Yay! I've barely gotten over how great Silver Bullets is.
― geoffreyess, Wednesday, 4 July 2018 05:57 (five months ago) Permalink
What's the latest on the documentary and Martin's health?
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Thursday, 5 July 2018 00:16 (five months ago) Permalink
this is the most recent news i could find about martin's health - https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/92358051/The-Chills-dying-frontman-Martin-Phillipps-is-given-miracle-reprieve-from-Hepatitis-C?rm=m
― just sayin, Thursday, 5 July 2018 01:40 (five months ago) Permalink
Two tracks posted so far on Soundcloud and they're sounding good!Two albums in three years, what's going on? It's very unlike Martin.
― Grantman, Saturday, 7 July 2018 09:07 (five months ago) Permalink
https://pitchfork.com/news/the-chills-announce-new-album-share-two-songs-listen/
― Grantman, Saturday, 7 July 2018 11:18 (five months ago) Permalink
Phillipps contracted the virus after he and a friend had been getting high. The friend left one of their used syringes in a paper bag that Phillipps picked up. The needle pricked him and spread the virus, he said.
Oh, come on. Good to hear he's getting help and/or getting a little better, though. That last Chills albums was great, a proper return to form.
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 7 July 2018 13:11 (five months ago) Permalink
I saw him play in a record store here last year; seemed alright.
― the ignatius rock of ignorance (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 7 July 2018 13:43 (five months ago) Permalink
boy, is this new album good!
― The Silky Veils of Alfred (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Sunday, 16 September 2018 12:53 (three months ago) Permalink
This one and the last one!
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 16 September 2018 14:00 (three months ago) Permalink
oh yeah. picked it up for a road trip yesterday, what a delight. this has been one of the most remarkable comebacks of all time.
― geoffreyess, Sunday, 16 September 2018 16:58 (three months ago) Permalink
so good I spilled hot sauce on the sleeve :(
― geoffreyess, Sunday, 16 September 2018 16:59 (three months ago) Permalink
Yeah it's a fine treat of an album. Really nice to see that Martin has simply and (hopefully) easily found a really classic groove again.
― Ned Raggett, Sunday, 16 September 2018 17:04 (three months ago) Permalink
Power chords!
― The Silky Veils of Alfred (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Sunday, 16 September 2018 17:07 (three months ago) Permalink
I got it on Friday - it's probably 15 years since I last went into a record shop and bought an album on the day of release. It's a great album. It's very evenly paced, I can't help feel that it's missing a closing 'ballad' like Water Wolves or Submarine Bells. May this late career flourish continue, and when I last saw the band and spoke to Martin he was still adamant that there will be a remixed reissue of Brave Words.
― Grantman, Monday, 17 September 2018 08:52 (three months ago) Permalink
I had a listen today, and something about these competent new albums from 80's underground luminaries makes me sad. I had the same reaction to the 2017 Dream Syndicate album. I think maybe they make me realize that, like Martin Phillipps and Steve Wynn, though I still have some good years ahead of me, I'm no longer 22.
― enochroot, Tuesday, 18 September 2018 02:18 (three months ago) Permalink
I listened to it today too, for the first time. “Competent” is a good word for it. I liked it as I listened to it but I don’t feel super compelled to go back to if.
― sctttnnnt (pgwp), Tuesday, 18 September 2018 06:26 (three months ago) Permalink
ooooo just bought this thanks people
― kornrulez6969, Tuesday, 18 September 2018 18:35 (three months ago) Permalink
Didn’t wow me on first listen, but it was ok
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 18 September 2018 18:43 (three months ago) Permalink
It's good but not as good as the last one iirc/imo.
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 18 September 2018 19:57 (three months ago) Permalink
The first song's not amazing imo but the rest kills!
― yuoowemeone, Friday, 21 September 2018 10:44 (two months ago) Permalink
Hmm, I find this way better than competent, maybe partly because Silver Bullets showed his full range of talents intact, so this plays as a very deliberate follow-up set of modest pop songs, ambitious in its economy.
― geoffreyess, Saturday, 22 September 2018 21:38 (two months ago) Permalink
xp The first song's lyrics are pretty interesting though. Phillipps still rides the line between storyteller and thinker, so it's hard to tell if he actually has sympathy for ignorant people or is just playing a guy who feels he ought to.
― geoffreyess, Saturday, 22 September 2018 21:45 (two months ago) Permalink
The American tour is on:
19 Feb: The Bellhouse, NY, US20 Feb: The Middle East, Boston, US22 Feb: White Eagle Hall, Jersey City, US23 Feb: Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia, US24 Feb: The Black Cat, Washington, US26 Feb: Outer Limits Lounge, Detroit, US27 Feb: The Empty Bottle, Chicago, US28 Feb: The Turf Club, Minneapolis, US2 Mar: The Wayfarer, Costa Mesa, US3 Mar: The Echo, Los Angeles, US5 Mar: The Catalyst, Santa Cruz US6 Mar: The Chapel, San Francisco, US8 Mar: Dante’s, Portland, US9 Mar: Sunset Tavern, Seattle, US11-17 Mar: SXSW, Austin TX, US
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 5 December 2018 20:54 (two weeks ago) Permalink
Great news! Was listening to Snow Bound the other day and thinking I'd never get a chance to see them again, given all Phillipps has been through.
― by the light of the burning Citroën, Wednesday, 5 December 2018 21:10 (two weeks ago) Permalink