Chariot of the Gods (album)
| Chariot of the Gods | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 11 March 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2021 | |||
| Genre | Power pop[1] | |||
| Length | 49:49 | |||
| Label | Big Time | |||
| Producer | ||||
| Hoodoo Gurus chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Chariot of the Gods | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| American Songwriter | [1] |
| The Sydney Morning Herald |  [7] |
Chariot of the Gods is the tenth studio album by Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus, released on 11 March 2022. It is the first studio album by the band since Purity of Essence in 2010.
Upon announcement Dave Faulkner said:[8][9]
The last two years have been frustrating and nerve-racking for everyone, but for the Hoodoo Gurus, this dark cloud has had a silver lining. Forced to rely on ourselves instead of the outside world for validation, there has been a creative rebirth within the band that has resulted in a new album. Most important of all, the musical bonds between the four of us have never been stronger. When the discussions are all about which songs we're sad about having to leave off the record, that's a damn good sign. I'm tellin' ya, folks, we've got a real spring in our step right now.
The album was performed in its entirety for the first time via an exclusive live special event recording from Damien Gerard Studios on the NSW Central Coast on 10 March 2022.[10]
The album's vinyl release was pushed back to 31 April due to COVID-19-related supply chain issues.
Track listing
The vinyl version features three bonus tracks: "Hung Out to Dry", the B-side of the "Get Out of Dodge" single (and a single in its own right) and covers of Bob Dylan's "Obviously Five Believers" and Lennon/McCartney's "I Wanna Be Your Man".
All tracks are written by David Faulkner
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Early Opener" | 0:57 |
| 2. | "World of Pain" | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Get Out of Dodge" | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Answered Prayers" | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Was I Supposed to Care?" | 4:33 |
| 6. | "Hang with the Girls" | 2:56 |
| 7. | "My Imaginary Friend" | 4:08 |
| 8. | "Equinox" | 3:04 |
| 9. | "Chariots of the Gods" | 5:10 |
| 10. | "Carry On" | 2:44 |
| 11. | "I Come from Your Future" | 3:01 |
| 12. | "Don't Try to Save My Soul" | 4:07 |
| 13. | "Settle Down" | 3:23 |
| 14. | "Got to Get You Out of My Life" | 4:50 |
| Total length: | 49:49 | |
All tracks are written by David Faulkner, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Early Opener" | 0:57 | |
| 2. | "World of Pain" | 3:44 | |
| 3. | "Get Out of Dodge" | 3:36 | |
| 4. | "Answered Prayers" | 3:36 | |
| 5. | "Was I Supposed to Care?" | 4:33 | |
| 6. | "Hang with the Girls" | 2:56 | |
| 7. | "My Imaginary Friend" | 4:08 | |
| 8. | "Equinox" | 3:04 | |
| 9. | "Chariots of the Gods" | 5:10 | |
| 10. | "Carry On" | 2:44 | |
| 11. | "Hung Out to Dry" | 3:34 | |
| 12. | "Obviously Five Believers" | Bob Dylan | |
| 13. | "I Wanna Be Your Man" | Lennon–McCartney | |
| 14. | "I Come from Your Future" | 3:01 | |
| 15. | "Don't Try to Save My Soul" | 4:07 | |
| 16. | "Settle Down" | 3:23 | |
| 17. | "Got to Get You Out of My Life" | 4:50 |
Personnel
Hoodoo Gurus
- Dave Faulkner – vocals, guitar, production
- Brad Shepherd – guitar
- Rick Grossman – bass guitar
- Nik Rieth – drums
Additional personnel
- Wayne Connolly – production (1–3, 5–14), engineering (all tracks)
- Leon Zervos – mastering
- Ed Stasium – mixing
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] | 7 |
References
- ^ a b Horowitz, Hal (9 March 2022). "Review: The Veteran Hoodoo Gurus Still Deliver a Sugar Rush, Power Pop, High". American Songwriter. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "New Single, "Answered Prayers" released today". 12 December 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2020 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Hoodoo Gurus' new single "Get Out of Dodge" features members of The Bangles, The Cowsills". Slicing Up Eyeballs. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "New single & video "WORLD OF PAIN" – described by Dave Faulkner as "A Combination of Glitzy Glam Rock and Dirty Barroom Blues" – is out now". May 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Hoodoo Gurus celebrate resilience in rocking new single "Carry On"". NME Australia. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ Deming, Mark. "Chariot of the Gods - Hoodoo Gurus". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ Boulton, Martin (8 March 2022). "What to listen to this week: Hoodoo Gurus recapture vintage vibe". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Hoodoo Gurus announce first album in 12 years". BrooklynVegan. January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ Jenke, Tyler (21 January 2022). "Hoodoo Gurus Announce Long-Awaited New Album, 'Chariot of The Gods'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Hoodoo Gurus Announce New Album & Exclusive Streamed Concert". 21 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
