COLD CHISEL – The Perfect Crime (2015)

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Pioneers of the Australian rock scene, COLD CHISEL are here to prove that they’ve still got it with their new album “The Perfect Crime” to be released tomorrow, October 2. With an air of experience and a touch of justified arrogance this album is sure out to exceed all your expectations of the classic rock genre.

“The Perfect Crime” sees the balance of hearty tunes that are full of driven guitars, and slower songs that feature much more piano and a snappy beat.
Singer Jimmy Barnes can still belt it out like he did in the early years of his and Cold Chisels’ career. The opening line “I wake up in the morning, feel like shit” – from the first song on the album ‘Alone For You’ – in that inimitable throaty voice can only mean one thing: Chisels are back!

The second release of this career phase — following 2012’s comeback album — finds a more even creative contribution across the board from the Cold Chisel camp, and as a result there’s a nice sonic diversity throughout, although ultimately anything this group touches together sounds precisely like Cold Chisel.
Keyboardist Don Walker brings two strong tracks from his solo canon (the title track and ‘Four In The Morning’) and co-penned single ‘Lost’ with Wes Carr, even foraying vaguely into disco territory with ‘Bus Station’.

Jimmy Barnes co-wrote two with his son-in-law Ben Rodgers (‘All Hell Broke Lucy’ and the ominous ‘Long Dark Road’), while elsewhere ‘Get Lucky’ ushers a nice change of pace and ‘The Backroom’ sounds like a lost gem.
Drummer Charlie Drayton (who joined following Steve Prestwich’s sad passing in 2011) brings plenty of swing and locks in nicely with bassist Phil Small, Ian Moss shreds in inimitable fashion, Walker brings his trademark versatility on keys and Barnesy delivers one of his best vocal performances in ages.
Chisels’ chemistry is undeniable and they seem settled and comfortable, an accomplished outing.

One of Australia’s finest ever Rock bands prove that there’s plenty of life in the old dog yet, as heard on their ambitious eighth album “The Perfect Crime” showcasing the many facets of their skillful craftsmanship.

01 – Alone For You
02 – The Backroom
03 – All Hell Broke Lucy
04 – The Perfect Crime
05 – Long Dark Road
06 – Four In The Morning
07 – The Mansions
08 – The Toast Of Paris
09 – Shoot The Moon
10 – Mexican Wedding
11 – Get Lucky
12 – Bus Station
13 – Lost

Jimmy Barnes – vocals
Ian Moss – guitar
Phil Small – bass
Don Walker – keyboards
Charlie Drayton – drums

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