The Berlin Tapes
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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark· Simple Minds· The Human League
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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