{"product_id":"icehouse-man-of-colours","title":"Icehouse – Man Of Colours","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIcehouse – Man Of Colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in September 1987, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan Of Colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the fifth studio album by Australian new wave and synth-pop group Icehouse, and arguably the most successful and internationally recognised release of their career. Combining atmospheric synthesizers, polished pop-rock arrangements, memorable melodies and Iva Davies' distinctive vocal delivery, the album captures the sophisticated production and expansive sound of late-1980s pop at its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally formed in Sydney in 1977 as Flowers, the band adopted the name Icehouse internationally following the release of their debut album in 1980. Led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Iva Davies, Icehouse developed a distinctive musical identity that brought together new wave, electronic pop, art rock and melodic songwriting. Their music was characterised by carefully layered arrangements, atmospheric keyboards and a strong visual and conceptual sensibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by David Lord, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan Of Colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was recorded between Sydney and England, with sessions taking place at EMI Studios 301 and Trash Studios in Sydney, as well as Crescent Studios in Bath. The album represents a particularly accomplished meeting of electronic textures and accessible songwriting, balancing the widescreen production of the period with strong instrumental performances and a consistent sense of atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe record opens with 'Crazy', a driving and instantly memorable pop-rock track that helped establish the album's international appeal. 'Electric Blue', co-written by Davies and John Oates of Hall \u0026amp; Oates, became one of Icehouse's biggest international hits, combining shimmering synthesizers, a memorable chorus and an unmistakable late-1980s sound. 'My Obsession' and the atmospheric title track further demonstrate the band's ability to balance polished pop songwriting with more introspective musical arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElsewhere, 'Heartbreak Kid' brings a sharper pop-rock edge, while 'The Kingdom' explores a darker, more expansive atmosphere. 'Nothing Too Serious' delivers another catchy and rhythmically engaging performance, contrasting with the more reflective character of 'Girl In The Moon'. 'Anybody's War' adds a thoughtful dimension to the album, before 'Sunrise' closes the collection with an evocative melodic finale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan Of Colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became a major commercial success, reaching number one in Australia and New Zealand and achieving multi-platinum status in Australia. It also helped establish Icehouse as one of Australia's most successful international pop-rock acts during the 1980s. Its combination of sophisticated synth-pop, melodic new wave and atmospheric rock makes it a particularly strong representation of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn essential album for fans of classic 1980s synth-pop, new wave and melodic pop-rock, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan Of Colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains a defining release from Icehouse and an excellent example of the ambitious, polished sound that made the decade so distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrazy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Obsession\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan Of Colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeartbreak Kid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing Too Serious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGirl In The Moon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnybody's War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunrise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OzGhRBWUCcg?si=qZWkbHhFf_l9EMbK\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chrysalis Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56495604171094,"sku":"CHR 1592","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/1000101615.jpg?v=1793974305","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/icehouse-man-of-colours","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}