Chariot of the Gods (album)

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Chariot of the Gods
Chariot of the Gods by Hoodoo Gurus.png
Studio album by
Hoodoo Gurus
Released11 March 2022
Recorded2019–2021
Genre Power pop [1]
Length49:49
Label Big Time
Producer
Hoodoo Gurus chronology
Gravy Train
(2014)		Chariot of the Gods
(2022)
Singles from Chariot of the Gods
  1. "Answered Prayers"
    Released: 12 December 2019 [2]
  2. "Get Out of Dodge"
    Released: 4 October 2020 [3]
  3. "World of Pain"
    Released: 21 May 2021 [4]
  4. "Carry On"
    Released: 5 December 2021 [5]
Chariot of the Gods ratings
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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.

Contents

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 March 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 the Rolling Stones' "I Wanna Be Your Man".

All tracks are written by David Faulkner.

Chariot of the Gods track listing
No.TitleLength
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.

Chariot of the Gods track listing – Vinyl edition
No.TitleWriter(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

Additional personnel

Charts

Chart performance for Chariot of the Gods
Chart (2022)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [11] 7

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  2. ↑ "New Single, "Answered Prayers" released today". 12 December 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2020– via Facebook.
  3. ↑ "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.
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