Status Quo – Ice In The Sun

Status Quo – Ice In The Sun

Ice In The Sun is an excellent retrospective of Status Quo's formative years, capturing the band before their transition into the hard-driving boogie rock sound that would later make them household names. Drawing heavily from their late-1960s and early-1970s recordings, this collection highlights the group's psychedelic and beat-pop roots while showcasing the songwriting and musicianship that laid the foundation for their future success.

Featuring early hits such as “Pictures Of Matchstick Men,” “Ice In The Sun,” and “Down The Dustpipe,” the compilation traces the band's evolution from psychedelic chart favourites to a more guitar-driven rock outfit. Alongside the well-known singles are fan favourites and deeper cuts including “Black Veils Of Melancholy,” “In My Chair,” and “Mean Girl.”

For collectors and longtime fans, Ice In The Sun offers a fascinating look at Status Quo's early development, while serving as an accessible introduction to one of Britain's longest-running and most successful rock bands.

Tracklist

1. Ice In The Sun
2. Pictures Of Matchstick Men
3. Down The Dustpipe
4. Paradise Flats
5. The Price Of Love
6. Lakky Lady
7. Black Veils Of Meancholy
8. Little Miss Nothing
9. Someone's Learning
10. Poor Old Man
11. Face Without A Soul
12. To Be Free
13. Railroad
14. In My Chair
15. Mean Girl