Name: Kaleidoscope World
Brand: The Chills

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FN546-CD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-08-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

942190363278

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Chills

Genre US

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label US

Flying Nun

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.

'Kaleidoscope World' is not just the starting point for The Chills, but a story of how it all began and an insight into the world of New Zealand guitar-pop and the 'Dunedin Sound' - an influence which carries on to indie-pop bands around the world today. Originally released in 1986, the compilation captures the best of the magical early period recordings of The Chills and simply oozes excitement and possibility. The zany brightness of the cover art against the black background only hints at the wonder contained within. Now re-issued again on a deluxe 2xLP and CD set, featuring six bonus, b-sides, demos and live tracks plus an expanded gatefold cover with photos, posters and liner notes from journalist Martin Aston. As Flying Nun label founder Roger Shepherd put it - Kaleidoscope World is "complex, varied but simple and direct. Musically sophisticated but joyous, poppy and accessible. Essential."

Kaleidoscope World

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