The best Icehouse albums

20 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.

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Man of Colours

  1. 1
    Big Wheel

    Big Wheel

    1993

    A blend of atmospheric rock and new wave textures, wrapped in Icehouse's distinctive melodic sensibility.

  2. 2
    Masterfile

    Masterfile

    1992

    A vibrant blend of new wave and rock, echoing with anthemic choruses and atmospheric synths that define Icehouse's sound.

  3. 3
    No Promises

    No Promises

    1997

    A blend of polished rock and new wave elements that evoke nostalgia while exploring themes of love and introspection.

  4. 4
    The Berlin Tapes

    The Berlin Tapes

    A haunting blend of atmospheric rock and new wave, capturing the spirit of Berlin's post-punk scene.

  5. 5
    Code Blue

    Code Blue

    1990

    A vibrant mix of new wave and rock, blending melodic hooks with an atmospheric soundscape that captivates and energizes.

  6. 6
    Full Circle

    Full Circle

    1994

    A fusion of new wave textures and rock elements, blending catchy melodies with experimental soundscapes.

  7. 7
    Measure for Measure

    Measure for Measure

    1986

    A blend of atmospheric synths and rock elements, evoking the expansive soundscapes of 80s new wave.

  8. 8
    White Heat: 30 Hits

    White Heat: 30 Hits

    2011

    A vibrant collection where new wave synths meet rock sensibilities, encapsulating the spirit of Australian music in the 1980s.

  9. 9
    Sidewalk

    Sidewalk

    1984

    Melodic synths intertwine with emotive rock vocals, creating a rich tapestry of sound that defines the mid-80s new wave era.

  10. 10
    Great Southern Land

    Great Southern Land

    1989

    Synth-driven melodies intertwine with evocative lyrics, painting a vivid portrait of Australia’s landscape and spirit.

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    Primitive Man

    Primitive Man

    1982

    A vibrant fusion of new wave and rock, pulsating with synths and anthemic choruses that evoke a sense of longing and exploration.

  12. 12
    Icehouse

    Icehouse

    1980

    A blend of new wave and rock infuses the album with a vibrant pulse and introspective lyricism.

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    Man of Colours

    Man of Colours

    1987

    A vibrant blend of synth-driven melodies and emotive rock, embodying the spirit of late '80s Australian music.

  14. 14
    Boxes

    Boxes

  15. 15
    Meltdown

    Meltdown

    2002

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    Fresco EP

    Fresco EP

    1983

  17. 17
    Bi-polar Poems

    Bi-polar Poems

  18. 18
    The Singles

    The Singles

    1996

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    White Heat

    White Heat

    2011

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    Love in Motion

    Love in Motion

    1996