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Primitive Man

Icehouse · 1982

75 min · 17 tracks · new wave

A vibrant blend of new wave synths and rock elements, capturing the essence of early '80s Australian music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • for nostalgic evenings
  • captivating instrumentals for focus
  • great for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike longer listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1982, Icehouse released 'Primitive Man' as their second studio album, following their successful debut 'Icehouse' from 1980. The album solidified their presence in the Australian music scene and showcased their evolution towards more layered and complex soundscapes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Great Southern Land 5:19
  • 2 Uniform 4:13
  • 3 Hey, Little Girl 4:25
  • 4 Street Cafe 4:13
  • 5 Glam (instrumental) 3:22
  • 6 Trojan Blue 5:03
  • 7 One by One 4:02
  • 8 Break These Chains 3:43
  • 9 Mysterious Thing 4:25
  • 10 Goodnight, Mr. Matthews 4:00
  • 11 Over the Line 2:45
  • 12 Glam (12" version) 6:33
  • 13 Uniform (12" German version) 6:07
  • 14 Street Cafe (single mix) 4:13
  • 15 Love in Motion (USA recording) 3:37
  • 16 Can't Help Myself (live) 5:39
  • 17 We Can Get Together (live) 3:54

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