Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- vibrant energy for road trips
- climactic build towards emotional release
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic vibes of open landscapes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instantaneous gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1989, Icehouse was riding high on the success of their previous albums, particularly 'Man of Colours' released in 1987. 'Great Southern Land' came as a follow-up, showcasing the band's evolution and ability to blend pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical themes. This period marked a consolidation of their sound and identity as a leading act in the Australian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark· Simple Minds· The Human League
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Touch the Fire 3:49
- 2 Can't Help Myself 3:43
- 3 Hey, Little Girl 4:23
- 4 Great Southern Land 5:21
- 5 Paradise 4:45
- 6 Sister 3:25
- 7 No Promises 4:41
- 8 Jimmy Dean 4:02
- 9 Cross the Border 3:59
- 10 Street Cafe 4:12
- 11 Love in Motion 3:41
- 12 Walls 4:23
- 13 Baby You're So Strange 4:00
- 14 We Can Get Together 3:47
- 15 Mr. Big 3:33
- 16 Don't Believe Anymore 5:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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