Ice Cream Genius
Steve Hogarth · 1997
56 min · 9 tracks · new wave
A textured blend of introspective lyrics and atmospheric rock, weaving vivid storytelling with emotive melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Evening Shadows — Opening with haunting piano and reflective lyrics, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of solitude and introspection.
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You Dinosaur Thing — With its playful yet poignant commentary on aging and nostalgia, this track balances humor with deep emotional insight, making it memorable.
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Cage — This song highlights Hogarth’s knack for evocative storytelling, using metaphor to explore feelings of entrapment and yearning for freedom.
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Nothing to Declare — This track stands out for its expansive soundscapes and profound lyrical reflections on vulnerability and human connection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective storytelling through melodies
- atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
- patient builds with emotive payoffs
- vivid imagery in lyrical content
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek instant gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ice Cream Genius is Steve Hogarth's debut solo album after joining Marillion in 1989, marking his first exploration of personal themes outside the band. Released in 1997, it follows the band's successful era with albums like Brave and places Hogarth firmly in the spotlight as a solo artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marillion· Fish· Porcupine Tree
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Better Dreams
The moment shifts from hopeful aspirations to a stark confrontation with reality, creating a powerful tension within the lyrics.
This juxtaposition between dreams and harsh truths amplifies the emotional weight of the song, revealing the complexity of human desires.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Evening Shadows 4:28
- 2 Really Like 5:19
- 3 You Dinosaur Thing 5:00
- 4 The Deep Water 8:05
- 5 Cage 7:02
- 6 Until You Fall 3:57
- 7 Better Dreams 7:23
- 8 Nothing to Declare 6:34
- 9 The Last Thing 8:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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