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Meltdown

Icehouse · 2002

68 min · 14 tracks · new wave

A vibrant blend of remixed classics that reimagines Icehouse's iconic sound through fresh electronic textures and rhythmic reinventions.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Don't Believe Anymore (Ivan Gough & Colin Snape remix) Start here — This track revitalizes one of Icehouse's earlier hits with an energetic dance beat, transforming its emotional depth into a club-ready anthem.
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    Great Southern Land (Endorphin remix) — This remix reinterprets a quintessential Icehouse song, blending its haunting melody with modern electronic elements that enhance its atmospheric quality.
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    Electric Blue (Skipraiders remix) — The remix of Electric Blue infuses the original's lush harmonies with contemporary beats, creating a dynamic version that appeals to both old fans and new listeners.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • remixed classics with fresh energy
  • short bursts of vibrant rhythms
  • nostalgic melodies with modern twists
  • danceable beats for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • want lengthy, cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and creativity in the later stage of the artist's career.
Themes
2000s electronic revival· remixed nostalgia· club-ready anthems
Career context
Released in 2002, Meltdown is a remix album that comes after Icehouse's initial peak in the 1980s and reflects their ongoing evolution in the music landscape. This album showcases the group's ability to adapt to new trends while revisiting their legacy, highlighting their relevance in the early 2000s electronic scene.
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Tracklist

  • 1 Don't Believe Anymore (Ivan Gough & Colin Snape remix) Start here 9:04
  • 2 Love in Motion (Wicked Beat Sound System remix) 3:38
  • 3 Hey Little Girl (Infusion remix) 4:48
  • 4 Street Café (Smash 'n' Grab remix) 3:56
  • 5 Cross the Border (Funk Corporation remix) 4:02
  • 6 Great Southern Land (Endorphin remix) 4:41
  • 7 Electric Blue (Skipraiders remix) 4:09
  • 8 Lay Your Hands on Me 3:57
  • 9 We Can Get Together (Sonic Animation remix) 3:56
  • 10 Can't Help Myself (beXta remix) 4:14
  • 11 Icehouse (Peewee Ferris & John Ferris remix) 5:50
  • 12 Crazy (John Abrahams remix) 4:11
  • 13 No Promises ((Love) Tattoo remix) 6:55
  • 14 Man of Colours (Endorphin remix) 5:18

What to play next

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White Heat

2011

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No Promises
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No Promises

1997

Sets a reflective tone that leads into the themes of Meltdown.
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