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The Berlin Tapes

Icehouse

55 min · 13 tracks · new wave

A haunting blend of new wave and rock, echoing the emotional landscape of post-punk Berlin.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with emotional peaks
  • haunting atmosphere for introspection
  • evening listening for reflective moments
  • cohesive flow through diverse moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'The Berlin Tapes' represents a creative pivot for Icehouse, following their commercial success with 'Man of Colours' in 1987. This album showcases their exploration of cover songs from influential artists, marking a departure from original material and highlighting their artistic versatility during a time of shifting musical landscapes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Loving the Alien 5:34
  • 2 Sister Europe 3:59
  • 3 Heaven 4:27
  • 4 Complicated Game 5:27
  • 5 Berlin 0:49
  • 6 All the Way 3:16
  • 7 All Tomorrow's Parties 4:35
  • 8 Let There Be Love 4:33
  • 9 Disappointed 5:26
  • 10 Really Good Time 3:23
  • 11 At Night 3:57
  • 12 Love Like Blood 5:47
  • 13 Heroes 4:29

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