Chariot of the Gods (album) explained

Chariot of the Gods
Type:	studio
Artist:	Hoodoo Gurus
Cover:	Chariot of the Gods by Hoodoo Gurus.png
Released:	11 March 2022
Recorded:	2019–2021
Genre:	Power pop
Length:	49:49
Label:	Big Time
Prev Title:	Gravy Train
Prev Year:	2014

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:^{[1] [2]}

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.^[3]

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".

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

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Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[4]	7

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hoodoo Gurus announce first album in 12 years. BrooklynVegan. January 2022. 23 January 2022.
2. Web site: Jenke. Tyler. Hoodoo Gurus Announce Long-Awaited New Album, 'Chariot of The Gods'. Rolling Stone Australia. 21 January 2022. 23 January 2022.
3. Web site: Hoodoo Gurus Announce New Album & Exclusive Streamed Concert. 21 January 2022. 23 January 2022.
4. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 March 2022. 18 March 2022.