Why we're rolling in the riches of Cold Chisel's 'Last Stand' 40th anni vinyl boxset
Jeff Jenkins
STACK Writer
The iconic poster accompanying this SuperDeluxe set tells the story: Barnesy, arms raised in triumph, satisfaction and relief; towel in one arm, bottle of vodka in the other, headband keeping the sweat from his eyes...
After a decade together, this was the end for one of our greatest rock bands. The way to go out: The Last Stand, over five nights at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.
Personal relationships were fracturing, but the band still played what Don Walker called “the pure stuff”.
“We’ve got some new songs and we think they’re okay,” Barnesy says when introducing Walker’s piano ballad Janelle. Of course, fans were not yet familiar with classics such as Flame Trees, Saturday Night and Only One, which would turn up on the Twentieth Century album four months later.
“Now, dead-set, f-ck youse guys, I’ve had a good time with you,” Barnesy farewells the crowd at the end of Goodbye (Astrid Goodbye). “It’s been great.”
Live albums don’t have much currency these days, but this boxset is filled with riches – fans will devour the 10-inch vinyl of Last Stand outtakes, including Letter to Alan.
“Those were the days,” Barnesy sings. “It does not mean that I’ve forgotten/ We believed, and I still do.” If your kids are wondering why you keep banging on about this band called Chisel, just give ’em this collection. Then they’ll understand.
Last Stand (40th Anniversary Edition SuperDeluxe vinyl boxset) by Cold Chisel drops via Universal.
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