Street Machine (album)

Street Machine is the third studio album by Australian rock band Cold Chisel, released in 1979. The album marked a transition in Cold Chisel's sound, incorporating more sophisticated production and songwriting, while still retaining their raw energy. It features a blend of hard rock, blues, and pub rock influences, and contains several of the band's most well-known songs. Street Machine reached number 9 on the Australian Kent Music Report albums chart and achieved platinum certification. Key tracks include "Cheap Wine", "Goodbye (Astrid Goodbye)", and the title track, "Street Machine". The album's themes revolve around working-class life, love, loss, and the challenges of navigating the Australian landscape. Critically, Street Machine is often considered a pivotal album in Cold Chisel's discography, demonstrating their growth and solidifying their position as a leading Australian rock act.