Out On 18 November 2016
Helmet’s Canadian spawn with their own distinct flavour. Utilising off-kilter harmonies and cool chunky turn of the century distortion, Ontario’s Chore combine their powerful, intellectual sound and tasteful rocker sensibilities with a unique trace of Middle Eastern melodicism – Overblown Magazine
The emotional textures of the album flow in a continual wave, gradually building from sparse and melancholy to loud and angry, or breaking out abruptly on the sense – ECHO Magazine
You’d be wise to use Chore as a starting point in the diversification of your record collection and listening habits – Metal Maniacs
Canada’s budding Label Obscura has announced that it will release a limited run vinyl reissue of ‘The Coastaline Fire’ LP – the final album by Ontario indie rockers Chore before they disbanded in the early 2000s. All tracks have been remastered for vinyl.
Originally hailing from Dunnville, Ontario, the band found their spiritual home and built up their primary fan base in Hamilton. Chore swelled in the heavier side of Canadian indie rock in the late 90s and early 00s, drawing on the power of Helmet and the intelligence of Fugazi with the majesty of Sunny Day Real Estate to create an eccentric sound of their own.
Since that time, all band members have moved on to other music projects. Nowadays, Mike and Chris can be seen and heard in Customaries, Dave drums for Not Of and makes electronic music under the moniker DAVIDS, while Mitch is at the helm of his own project Don Vail.
Label Obscura has exhumed Chore’s swan song to give it new life as an 180gram double LP with gatefold jacket. Set to drop on November 18, this release will feature updated artwork and liner notes, along with five previously unreleased songs. These include three originals, which were recorded shortly before their dissolution, and two covers (Behind The Wheel by Depeche Mode and Subspace Biographies by Robert Pollard), which were recorded shortly after Mitch joined. This will be on a one-time limited edition pressing of 300 copies…Please enjoy.
The Hitchhiker feat. Dallas Green (City and Colour/Alexisonfire) https://youtu.be/7NKRKsDyJIA
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS:
The Planet Of Sound 