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Man of Colours

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I will never forget the hold "Electric Blue" had on me then, and still has on me now. I also love the Midnight mix of "Crazy", a haunting mix of the original just makes my spine tingle. All of the music on this album should have set the standards for music in it's genre...And fell bad that it didn't

I splurged on the tape after "Electric Blue" hit the airwaves, then promptly wore it out. From the romantic "Crazy" to the story-song "Man of Colours" to the epic-rock "Sunrise," the music is consistantly good - an amazing feat in an era characterized by one-good-song albums (remember GTR, Dexy's Midnight Runners, or T'pau?) The lyrics rise above the usual pop fluff or obscurity-as-profundity. Overall, an excellent recording.

Remember 1987? that year all the big bands released there finest stuff (U2, Midnight Oil, Inxs, George Michael, etc..) well Icehouse was 1 of those bands too! Man Of Colors Starts off w/ the smash hit single "Crazy" , Followed by there biggest Hit "Electric Blue" , co written by John Oates. Other note worthy singles also fill out this album "My Obession & Nothing Too Serious" respectively. The "Title Track" is a beautiful ballad & "The Kingdom" is a surprise of pop intensity. The only problem I have w/ Man Of Colors is that it sounds too much like sell out. this album is the place to start for ALL new Icehouse fans.

Filled with great pop hooks and unusual instrumentation, Man of Colours is among the best of the Australian Pop albums.

...going through my cd collection and trying to make room and put away the not really so great after alls when I came across this one. I hadn't even heard this for well over 5-10 years and boy did the best of what the 80's was all about come rushing through me again. I had forgotting what an outstanding collection of mood songs these were for me. Hearing I am a "man of colors", "Crazy", "my obsession", "the kingdom" wow, just wanted to write a review while its fresh in my head. The song "man of colors" reminds me so much of the great writing of Joni Mitchell and her painting and songwriting halfs and the covers of her "ladies of the canyons" and Icehouse's "man of colors" are quite similar. Its no wonder this collection of songs must have had the inspiration of the likes of one the greatest storyteller/poet musicians behind them, Joni Mitchell.

This is an absolutely fantastic album. Every song on it, is sheer excellence in its own way. Particular favourites of mine are "Sunrise" - a dreamy tune, "Nothing Too Serious" - a wild rock sort of track, "The Kingdom" - close your eyes and enjoy the music. Great! Also, "The Girl in the Moon". I cannot stress how excellent this album is - every house should have one!

When I was almost done with High School there was this one song that I had heard in a video on MTV, and it was "Crazy," from this album, which had me haunted. The video began with a DJ (Iva Davies, the band's leader) in Sidney, Australia (where the band is from) giving good morning to his listeners, as a gal calls in, with the first rays of sunshine sipping in through the blinds of the transmission booth... as the first cords of the guitar start to sound in the background. I thought it was an incredible intro to an incredible song. Transports me to 1988, but still sounds great in the 21st century. Enjoy!

The songs Electric Blue and Crazy just have a perfect mixture of sounds that make you feel free and energetic. They really send you back to the 80's. I never get tired of hearing these songs. If you were old enough to jam to this album then you know it really brings back memories and make new ones.

Only one word required: superb. Sounds as good today as it did when it was first released, well over ten years ago. 'Crazy' contrasts wonderfully with my favorite 'The Kingdom'. Usually found in the collection of people who appreciate great, original music.

Back in 1987 this CD never left my CD player. I think the song "Electric Blue" still holds as much power and passion today as it did in '87!! With all the return to the 80s going on this CD gets forgotten. Don't forget the other smash "Crazy" Take my word worth every dime you pay!!