Why this album works
The album achieved commercial success in Australia, reaching No. 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart and paving the way for Icehouse's future hits. Its fusion of rock and new wave resonated with audiences, influencing the Australian music landscape and establishing Icehouse as a key player in the genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout atmospheric sounds for reflection for nostalgic evenings
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rick Springfield· Little River Band· Crowded House· Tommy Emmanuel· Russell Morris· Savage Garden· Colin Hay· Mental As Anything
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Icehouse Standout 4:22
- 2 We Can Get Together Standout 3:47
- 3 Fatman 3:53
- 4 Sister 3:24
- 5 Walls Standout 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
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