Soft Bomb, by The Chills

Soft Bomb

by The Chills

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Ambient Journeys The often overlooked album with interesting tales of dark stories and appearing heartbreak. An absolute classic and dynamite album from a great storyteller of NZ music. Great to finally have a reissue and for a new generation of fans to experience this album

Soft Bomb LP
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Soft Bomb + Submarine Bells + Tote Bundle
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Bundle that includes:
- Submarine Bells LP
- Soft Bomb LP
- The Chills NZ Tote Bag

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Soft Bomb (Opaque Orange Vinyl Reissue)
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Back in the Flying Nun vinyl catalogue for the first time in almost three decades, you can now get your hands on this much sought after reissue; Soft Bomb is available on either opaque orange or opaque blue vinyl — pressed in New Zealand, thanks to Holiday Records.

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Soft Bomb (Opaque Blue Vinyl Reissue)
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Back in the Flying Nun vinyl catalogue for the first time in almost three decades, you can now get your hands on this much sought after reissue; Soft Bomb is available on either opaque orange or opaque blue vinyl — pressed in New Zealand, thanks to Holiday Records.

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Originally released in 1992, The Chills’ third album ‘Soft Bomb’ came out on Slash/Warners.

“’Soft Bomb’ was The Chills' finest hour.” Perfect Sound Forever

Featuring contributions from giants of contemporary American music like Van Dyke Parks and ex dB's Peter Holsapple as collaborators.

A cohesive song cycle that brought together indie pop jangle, Phillipps’ clever lyrics, a “drunken piece of music hall” (AllMusic), an offbeat homage to Randy Newman, filmic string-laden scores, some grown up licks and three thematic interludes.

A roller coaster 17-song, 51 minute trip, a conceptual classic that embraces styles and genres.

“Their songs call like rare, exotic wines, intoxicating and addictive and beautifully melancholic, while simultaneously inspiringly uplifting.” Repeat Fanzine

‘Soft Bomb’ is an eclectic slow cooked musical stew, rich and rewarding from the much-loved storytelling songwriter Martin Phillipps.

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released August 3, 2020

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