Remixed 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. The newly mixed edition features additional rarities and unreleased tracks from The Chills vaults, along with brand new reimagined artwork by Martin Phillipps and a host of additional liner notes. Originally produced by Mayo Thompson (Pere Ubu/Red Krayola) and featuring standout tracks ‘Wet Blanket’, ‘Night Of Chills Blue’, this extended 18-track edition includes much-lauded tracks from the era, such as ‘House With A Hundred Rooms’ and the awesome ‘Party In My Heart’. Part of the 80s extraordinarily vibrant and innovative independent music scene in New Zealand, The Chills became flag bearers, taking the Dunedin sound, as championed by the Flying Nun label, to the world. Long recognised as one of New Zealand's most influential bands, Brave Words is a shining example of their unique sound and has been praised as a masterpiece by critics and fans alike.
Release date:
October 20, 2023
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.
Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
-
Denon DP-400
Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Grant Butler Murmurs (Silver)
355 Recordings
April 3, 2026 -
JAY BUCHANAN WEAPONS OF BEAUTY
Sacred Tongue Records
February 6, 2026 -
Oh He Dead Ugly
Inkind Music
February 20, 2026 -
Tori Amos Strange Little Girls Time Version [2xLP]
Atlantic Catalog Group
February 20, 2026 -
Dirt Buyer Dirt Buyer III
Bayonet Records
February 6, 2026 -
Chalk Crystalpunk
Alter Music
March 13, 2026 -
Larry Fleet Another Year Older (Green)
Stellar Way Records
February 13, 2026 -
The Black Crowes A Pound of Feathers
Silver Arrow Records
March 13, 2026 -
Hoaxed Death Knocks
Relapse
February 13, 2026 -
Poison The Well Peace In Place (Ultra Clear)
Sharptone
March 20, 2026 -
Paul Gilbert Wroc
Music Theories
February 27, 2026 -
Shabaka Of The Earth
Shabaka Records
March 27, 2026 -
Daniel Romano Preservers of the Pearl
You've Changed Records
March 13, 2026 -
William Basinski The Disintegration Loops (Arcadia Archive Edition) [8xLP]
Temporary Residence
February 27, 2026