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Long recognised as one of New Zealand's most influential bands, \u003ci\u003eKaleidoscope World is a \u003c\/i\u003edefinitive artifact from Martin Phillipps’ groundbreaking project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50393789563211,"sku":"2051004","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50393789727051,"sku":"2051005","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Chills_-_Kaleidoscope_World_Expanded_Edition_9e100f2e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726426972"},{"product_id":"brave-words-expanded-and-remastered","title":"Brave Words (Expanded and Remastered)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRemixed and remastered under the supervision of Martin Phillipps, this expanded edition of The Chills’ debut album is reissued for the first time in over 35 years. 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Yes, everything. The result is this triumphant new Chills’ album \u003ci\u003eScatterbrain\u003c\/i\u003e, a thought-provoking and evocative take from a man who has lived through good times and bad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mature and honest reflection on life, destiny and the fate of our times delivered in beautiful melodies with Phillipps’ trademarked incisive turn of phrase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViewed from the perspective of a man understanding his age and indeed his own mortality, the new album takes a mature look at matters arising with a side order of perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eScatterbrain\u003c\/i\u003e is a life passing before your ears as uncertainty increases and fake news rumbles on; during which aliens invade, Phillipps scales the walls beyond abandon as he probes the minutiae of worlds within worlds and the hourglass fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark album from one of the great modern song writers, it’s pure pop music for the new normal and we can’t wait to see how it ends…\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"Blue | LP.","offer_id":50420679180619,"sku":"1112941","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue | LP","offer_id":50420686618955,"sku":"1112940","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50420688421195,"sku":"1133900","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50420683899211,"sku":"1112906","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3bdfbcb7-4832-4327-bcbf-c30ca4ed6f08_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726753629"},{"product_id":"kaleidoscope-world","title":"Kaleidoscope World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaleidoscope World\u003c\/i\u003e 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 - \u003ci\u003eKaleidoscope World\u003c\/i\u003e is \"complex, varied but simple and direct. Musically sophisticated but joyous, poppy and accessible. Essential.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world's first look at The Chills came via the 1982 Dunedin Double compilation - featuring four acts (The Chills, The Verlaines, Sneaky Feelings and The Stones) all hailed from the New Zealand city in the deep south. 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