May 2021 saw the release of Chelsea’s 12th studio album Meanwhile Gardens on Westworld Records. The long-standing line up of October, Austin and Sargent was joined by drummer Steve Grainger and featured guest performances from past band members Martin Stacey, James Stevenson, Bob Jesse and Rob Miller. The album was recorded at Panther Studios in between the 2020 COVID lockdowns with Dick Crippen producing. 2022 saw the release of Evacuate-Revisited, a rerecording of the 1982 album for its 40th anniversary. The album was to be a live album but because of the Covid restrictions it was recorded live at Panther Studios and included songs from the live set. . In 2026, founder and vocalist Gene October retired from Chelsea due to ill health following his final performances with the band. With October’s blessing, Chelsea continued with Nic Austin, Mat Sargent and Rob Miller. Former UK Subs drummer Gary Ostell joined the line-up.
Meanwhile Gardens released
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