Ice on Fire
Elton John · 1985
50 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock
A polished blend of soft rock and pop, featuring lush arrangements and heartfelt ballads that define Elton John's mid-80s sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- easy listening during relaxation
- melodic moments for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Cold War longing· pop mainstream transition· addiction struggles
- Career context
- Released on November 4, 1985, 'Ice on Fire' was Elton John's 20th studio album, following the commercial success of 'Breaking Hearts' in 1984. At this point in his career, John was transitioning into a more mainstream pop sound while grappling with personal challenges, including his struggles with addiction and shifting public perception.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Billy Joel· Queen
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Bridge by Billy Joel — Shares polished pop production and introspective lyrics about personal struggles and relationships.Big Bam Boom by Hall & Oates — Combines soft rock sensibilities with catchy melodies while addressing emotional complexity in relationships.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Town 3:55
- 2 Cry to Heaven 4:16
- 3 Soul Glove 3:31
- 4 Nikita 5:43
- 5 Too Young 5:13
- 6 Wrap Her Up 6:21
- 7 Satellite 4:37
- 8 Tell Me What the Papers Say 3:40
- 9 Candy by the Pound 3:57
- 10 Shoot Down the Moon 4:54
- 11 Act of War 4:42
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