Streaming at The Guardian... http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2015/oct/23/the-chills-comeback-album-silver-bullets-listen
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Friday, 23 October 2015 23:49 (eight years ago) link
Just saw this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO3VkSNf40k
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 12 November 2015 18:02 (eight years ago) link
one of a few bands like Wire, Eleventh Dream Day, quietly putting out really good new albums
― Amira, Queen of Creativity (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Wednesday, 27 January 2016 17:29 (eight years ago) link
I top tenned this record. I love the guitar tunes and Philipps reengaging with the world, sometimes awkwardly.
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 27 January 2016 17:49 (eight years ago) link
Playing NYC Popfest next month, also Jersey City on May 23.
http://www.nycpopfest.org/line-up.htm
http://montyhall.ticketfly.com/
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Friday, 15 April 2016 15:16 (seven years ago) link
Thank you!! Very psyched about this. As a Hoboken resident I always cherish JC shows of bands I love.
― Evan, Friday, 15 April 2016 15:27 (seven years ago) link
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1161455?_ga=1.166828861.20190485.1460733601&__utma=1.192415764.1460733601.1460733601.1460733601.1&__utmb=1.1.10.1460733601&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1460733601.1.1.utmcsr=ilxor.com|utmccn=(referral)|utmcmd=referral|utmcct=/ILX/ThreadSelectedControllerServlet&__utmv=-&__utmk=223477019
^ why is ilxor.com in this url?
― Evan, Friday, 15 April 2016 15:28 (seven years ago) link
world(wideweb) domination
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Friday, 15 April 2016 15:51 (seven years ago) link
Morbius posts ticket link on ILX thread
Evan clicks on ticket link on ILX thread
Evan is bemused that ticket website shows him as having been referred from ILX thread
― glandular lansbury (sic), Saturday, 16 April 2016 00:59 (seven years ago) link
I was surprised that it tracked referrals so well. I didn't think it would trace an indirect path, since the link I posted is for tickets to the show and Morbs posted the homepage. What do I know.
― Evan, Saturday, 16 April 2016 01:57 (seven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uC03bIYDcc
― lute bro (brimstead), Saturday, 16 April 2016 03:51 (seven years ago) link
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 (seven years ago) link
Yeah, I went to both. Were you there?
― Evan, Tuesday, 24 May 2016 23:33 (seven years ago) link
how were they?
― rockpalast '82 (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Wednesday, 25 May 2016 13:13 (seven years ago) link
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 (seven years ago) link
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 (six years ago) link
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 (six years ago) link
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 (six years ago) link
Heroin I assume.
― The Doug Walters of Crime (Tom D.), Monday, 25 September 2017 17:44 (six years ago) link
Both, I think. Heroin then hep.Hey, how is Chris Knox doing?
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 25 September 2017 18:04 (six years ago) link
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 years ago) link
What's the latest on the documentary and Martin's health?
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Thursday, 5 July 2018 00:16 (five years ago) link
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 years ago) link
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 years ago) link
https://pitchfork.com/news/the-chills-announce-new-album-share-two-songs-listen/
― Grantman, Saturday, 7 July 2018 11:18 (five years ago) link
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 years ago) link
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 years ago) link
boy, is this new album good!
― The Silky Veils of Alfred (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Sunday, 16 September 2018 12:53 (five years ago) link
This one and the last one!
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 16 September 2018 14:00 (five years ago) link
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 (five years ago) link
so good I spilled hot sauce on the sleeve :(
― geoffreyess, Sunday, 16 September 2018 16:59 (five years ago) link
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 (five years ago) link
Power chords!
― The Silky Veils of Alfred (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Sunday, 16 September 2018 17:07 (five years ago) link
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 (five years ago) link
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 (five years ago) link
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 (five years ago) link
ooooo just bought this thanks people
― kornrulez6969, Tuesday, 18 September 2018 18:35 (five years ago) link
Didn’t wow me on first listen, but it was ok
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 18 September 2018 18:43 (five years ago) link
It's good but not as good as the last one iirc/imo.
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 18 September 2018 19:57 (five years ago) link
The first song's not amazing imo but the rest kills!
― yuoowemeone, Friday, 21 September 2018 10:44 (five years ago) link
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 (five years ago) link
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 (five years ago) link
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 (five years ago) link
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 (five years ago) link
First DC appearance since 1996 last night was a good mix of old and new songs. Phillipps voice was strong and band was helpful instrumentally and with backing vocals
― curmudgeon, Monday, 25 February 2019 16:48 (five years ago) link
Was that one of the shows with Springhouse? I would've loved to see that lineup but there are different openers by the time they get to my city.
― geoffreyess, Tuesday, 26 February 2019 05:21 (five years ago) link
would've liked to go to the Brooklyn show, but I do not pay $30 to see bands anymore. (the Mekons perhaps)
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 26 February 2019 06:01 (five years ago) link
great to hear band is getting good reception -last time I saw them the songs still held up but the backing group assembled by Phillips detracted from the songs because they sounded so flavourless - like cardboard cutouts trying too hard to get everything right -maybe they have gotten better
― clouds (peanutbuttereverysingleday), Tuesday, 26 February 2019 07:39 (five years ago) link
I am seeing them tomorrow night, which might be the first time they've been in Chicago since 1996, similar to DC. I was at that show in 1996, possibly and probably at lounge ax, and I remember being really disappointed. but I'm looking forward to tomorrow because I hear the current band and Martin are doing great.
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 26 February 2019 14:34 (five years ago) link
― geoffreyess, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 12:21 AM (nine hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Springhouse opened at the Jersey City show. Great show! The other opener... well he seemed nice and was dong his best.
― Evan, Tuesday, 26 February 2019 14:52 (five years ago) link