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Snow Bound

by The Chills

Released: September 14, 2018

Dunedin sound

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

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Songwriter Martin Phillipps commented on the album's reception, noting that he was initially surprised when people described it as "upbeat," as the lyrics often explore more personal and introspective themes. It marks the band's second studio album after a 19-year hiatus. "Snow Bound" is an album by the New Zealand group The Chills, released in 2018.

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He reflected on the contrast between the album's…

He reflected on the contrast between the album's upbeat sound and its lyrical content, likening it to their earlier song "Leather Jacket." Phillipps also expressed his hope that the album would serve as a "Carole King Tapestry for aging punks," indicating his aspiration for it to resonate with a mature audience while still maintaining the band's punk roots.

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Reception

The album reached number 9 on the New Zealand charts and was recorded over a span of three weeks in various studios across New Zealand.

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"Snow Bound" is an album by the New Zealand group The Chills, released in 2018. It marks the band's second studio album after a 19-year hiatus. The album reached number 9 on the New Zealand charts and was recorded over a span of three weeks in various studios across New Zealand.

Songwriter Martin Phillipps commented on the album's reception, noting that he was initially surprised when people described it as "upbeat," as the lyrics often explore more personal and introspective themes. He reflected on the contrast between the album's upbeat sound and its lyrical content, likening it to their earlier song "Leather Jacket." Phillipps also expressed his hope that the album would serve as a "Carole King Tapestry for aging punks," indicating his aspiration for it to resonate with a mature audience while still maintaining the band's punk roots.