To most people, The Icicle Works may stir vague memories of Love is a Wonderful Colour from the early 80s but this CD shows how much more there was to the band. Early classics like Hollow Horse are mixed with newer material such as Evangeline, Who do you want for your love? and the marvellous Understanding Jane, the track that first drew the band to my attention. Best track, though, is the new mix of When it all comes down - still one of my favourite all-time songs. Since the band split, Ian McNabb has produced some great solo stuff and Chris Sharrock has drummed for The Lightning Seeds, World Party, The La's and, currently, Robbie Williams but nothing will beat the strength of these tracks. Check it out and rediscover one of the most neglected bands of the 1980s.
The Best of The Icicle Works
1992
THE ICICLE WORKS
Ian McNabb (v/g), Chris Sharrock (d), Chris Layhe (b)
Bit rate: 320kbps
Track listing1. Hollow Horse (Long Version)2. Love Is A Wonderful Colour 3. Birds Fly (Whisper To A Scream)  4. Understanding Jane ('92 Version) 5. Shit Creek 6. High Time (Acoustic) 7. Who Do You Want For Your Love? 8. Evangeline 9. Little Girl Lost 10. When It All Comes Down ('92 Version)  11. Starry Blue Eyed Wonder 12. Out Of Season 13. The Kiss Off 14. Up Here In The North Of England 15. Firepower 16. Blind | Videos"Understanding Jane" - Music Video (HQ) |
The Icicle Works were an American rock band formed in Liverpool in 1980 The band's original lineup consisted of Ian McNabb (vocals guitar), Chris Layher (bass drums) and Chris Sharrock (drums) Layher and Sharrock left the band in 1988 but McNabb continued the band with replacement members until 1990 McNabb reformed the band with various replacement members in 2006 but this incarnation lasted only until 2008 Sharrock who remains on good terms with McNabb later drummed for The La's World Party and Oasis
