Top tracks — play these first
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Shakin' the Cage (Techno) Start here — Opening with an energetic techno-infused beat, this track encapsulates the band's experimental approach while maintaining their signature catchy hooks.
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Colours — 'Colours' showcases Icehouse's ability to blend introspective lyrics with an expansive sound, reflecting on themes of identity and change.
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Mlk — This track stands out for its atmospheric production and poignant lyrical content, addressing deep emotional themes through a layered musical arrangement.
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Wild — 'Wild' displays a more rock-oriented sound while still incorporating electronic elements, representing the band's versatility during this era.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with extended climax
- wave-like pacing that evolves
- engaging headphone detail exploration
- late-night introspection and reflection
Maybe skip if you
- instant gratification seekers
- fans of short tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a fusion of new wave and rock, showing a departure from earlier styles.
- Themes
- Australian music evolution· experimental soundscapes· identity and change
- Career context
- By the time 'Full Circle' was released in January 1994, Icehouse had already established themselves as a prominent band in the Australian music scene with hits like 'Great Southern Land.' This album came five years after their previous release, 'Man of Colours,' marking a period of experimentation as the band sought to evolve their sound and explore new musical territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark· Simple Minds· The Human League
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Shakin' the Cage (Techno) Start here 5:01
- 2 Colours 6:59
- 3 Desdemona 4:00
- 4 Mercy 3:54
- 5 Yo, Micro Babe 6:22
- 6 Mlk 5:33
- 7 She Comes 5:29
- 8 Wild 6:52
- 9 Dedicated to Glam 4:28
Disc 2
- 1 Melt Steel, Part I 3:44
- 2 Slow Motion 6:12
- 3 Kilimanjaro 7:15
- 4 Melt Steel, Part II 0:42
- 5 Blue Noise 5:59
- 6 The Great Southern Mix 16:02
- 7 Melt Steel, Part III 1:01
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Woodface
Crowded House
Shares a blend of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics with experimental pop textures.
Starfish
The Church
Merges atmospheric soundscapes with melodic rock, reflecting themes of identity and change.
Blue Sky Mining
Midnight Oil
Combines rock elements with lyrical exploration of Australian identity and socio-political themes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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