Man of Colours
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| Man Of Colours | ||
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| Studio album by Icehouse | ||
| Released | USA: 21st September 1987 AUS: 29th September 1987 |
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| Recorded | February to May 1987 @ E.M.I. Studios 301 and Trash Studios, Sydney, Australia and Crescent Studios, Bath, England | |
| Genre | Rock/Post Punk/New Wave | |
| Label | Regular/Chrysalis Records | |
| Producer(s) | David Lord | |
Man Of Colours is Icehouse's best-selling album. Featuring the hits 'Crazy', 'Electric Blue' (their only Australian No.1), 'Nothing Too Serious', 'Man Of Colours' and 'My Obsession', the album becames the band's only No.1 and marked the peak of their commercial success.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
[edit] Australian Release
- 01. Crazy
- 02. Electric Blue
- 03. Nothing Too Serious
- 04. Man Of Colours
- 05. Heartbreak Kid
- 06. Kingdom
- 07. My Obsession
- 08. Girl In The Moon
- 09. Anybody's War
- 10. Sunrise
- 11. Crazy (12" Version)(*)
- 12. Crazy (Midnight Mix)(*)
- 13. Shakin' The Cage (*)
- 14. Over My Head (*)
- 15. Touch The Fire (*)
- 16. Jimmy Dean (*)
- 17. Electric Blue (Extended Mix) (*)
[* Denotes bonus tracks only on Australian 2002 reissue]
[edit] US/UK Release
- 01. Crazy
- 02. Electric Blue
- 03. My Obsession
- 04. Man Of Colours
- 05. Heartbreak Kid
- 06. The Kingdom
- 07. Nothing Too Serious
- 08. Girl In The Moon
- 09. Anybody's War
- 10. Sunrise
- 11. Crazy (12" Mix)*
- 12. Crazy (Midnight Mix)*
[*Denotes bonus tracks]
[edit] Chart Positions
| Year | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australian Chart | 1 |
| 1987 | New Zealand Chart | 1 |
| 1987 | US Billboard Chart | 48 |
| 1987 | United Kingdom Chart | 38 |
[edit] Credits
Performers
- Iva Davies (Vocals/Guitars/Keyboards/Fairlight CMI/Cor Anglais
- Robert Kretschmer (Guitars)
- Andy Qunta (Keyboards/Piano)
- Simon Lloyd (Reeds & Brass/Keyboards/Programming)
- Stephen Morgan (Bass)
- Paul Wheeler (Drums/Percussion)
Additional Performers
- Additional Keyboards: David Lord
- Additional Percussion/Guitars/Backing Vocals/Strings: Glen Tommey, Shene Power, Stuard Gordon
- Guest Backing Vocals: John Oates
Recording Details
- Producer: David Lord
- Engineer: David Hemming
- Engineering Assistants: Carrie Motzing, Greg Henderson
- Studio: E.M.I. Studios 301 and Trash Studios, Sydney, Australia and Crescent Studios, Bath, England
- Mixer: David Lord, assisted by Raine Shine @ Crescent Studios except Crazy, mixed by David Lord,assisted by David Hemming @ E.M.I. Studios 301, Sydney. Man Of Colours mixed by Iva Davies, assisted by David Hemming @ Albert Studios, Sydney, Australia. Electric Blue and My Obsession mixed by Michael Brauer @ Sigma Sound Studios, New York, USA.
- Mastering: Don Bartley, assisted by David Hemming @ E.M.I. Studios, Sydney, Australia.
Art
- Artwork: Iva Davies and Robert Kretschmer
- Art Direction & Layout: Sue Goff
- Photography: Hugh Stewart
