Icehouse cover

Icehouse

Icehouse · 1980

53 min · 14 tracks · new wave

A blend of new wave and rock, featuring atmospheric synths and vibrant melodies that define early '80s Australian music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • atmospheric sounds for reflection
  • for nostalgic evenings
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • want standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Icehouse's self-titled debut album marked a significant entry into the music scene for the band, originally formed as Flowers in 1977. By the time of this release in 1980, they had already started to gain traction with their unique sound, transitioning from their earlier style to a more polished new wave aesthetic.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Icehouse 4:22
  • 2 We Can Get Together 3:47
  • 3 Fatman 3:53
  • 4 Sister 3:24
  • 5 Walls 4:22
  • 6 Can't Help Myself 3:10
  • 7 Skin 2:45
  • 8 Sons 4:32
  • 9 Boulevarde 3:12
  • 10 Nothing to Do 3:20
  • 11 Not My Kind 3:36
  • 12 Send Somebody 3:42
  • 13 All the Way 3:50
  • 14 Paradise Lost (instrumental) 5:51

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata