Why this album works
- Best for
- upbeat anthems for road trips nostalgic reflections on past loves dynamic shifts in energy levels
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'White Heat: 30 Hits' marks a retrospective of Icehouse's extensive catalog celebrating over three decades since their debut album 'Icehouse' in 1980. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as icons of the Australian music scene, blending new wave and rock influences into memorable pop hits.
- If you like
- new wave
White Heat: 30 Hits is an album by Icehouse, released in 2011. A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems and melodic rock that encapsulates Icehouse's dynamic evolution. This compilation achieved commercial success, charting in Australia and solidifying Icehouse's legacy as pioneers of the new wave movement. The album features beloved tracks like 'Great Southern Land' and 'Electric Blue', which have become staples of Australian music culture and resonate deeply with fans across generations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does White Heat: 30 Hits sound like?
A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems and melodic rock that encapsulates Icehouse's dynamic evolution. Rooted in new wave.
What makes White Heat: 30 Hits by Icehouse notable?
This compilation achieved commercial success, charting in Australia and solidifying Icehouse's legacy as pioneers of the new wave movement. The album features beloved tracks like 'Great Southern Land' and 'Electric Blue', which have become staples of Australian music culture and resonate deeply with fans across generations. Released in 2011, 'White Heat: 30 Hits' marks a retrospective of Icehouse's extensive catalog celebrating over three decades since their debut album 'Icehouse' in 1980. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as icons of the Australian music scene, blending new wave and rock influences into memorable pop hits.
Who is White Heat: 30 Hits for?
White Heat: 30 Hits works well if you're into upbeat anthems for road trips, nostalgic reflections on past loves and dynamic shifts in energy levels.
How many songs are on White Heat: 30 Hits?
White Heat: 30 Hits has 30 tracks, running approximately 127 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Can’t Help Myself 3:11
- 2 We Can Get Together 3:47
- 3 Walls 4:22
- 4 Icehouse 4:25
- 5 Love in Motion (original single mix) Standout 3:41
- 6 Great Southern Land Standout 5:17
- 7 Hey, Little Girl 4:25
- 8 Street Cafe 4:13
- 9 Glam 3:23
- 10 Taking the Town 3:34
- 11 Don’t Believe Anymore 5:18
- 12 Dusty Pages 4:04
- 13 No Promises 4:41
- 14 Baby, You’re So Strange 3:59
- 15 Mr Big 3:32
Disc 2
- 1 Cross the Border 4:24
- 2 Crazy 3:24
- 3 Electric Blue Standout 4:25
- 4 My Obsession 4:10
- 5 Man of Colours 5:13
- 6 Nothing Too Serious 3:27
- 7 Touch the Fire 3:49
- 8 Jimmy Dean 4:03
- 9 Big Fun 4:00
- 10 Miss Divine 4:20
- 11 Anything Is Possible 4:21
- 12 Satellite 4:20
- 13 Big Wheel 4:28
- 14 Invisible People 6:12
- 15 Love in Motion 4:42
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