Disco de Icehouse: “Sidewalk”

Even amongst Icehouse fans, this remains a forgotten album, and perhaps tune for tune, it isnt as strong as Measure for Measure, but the 2 could almost be a double album in the Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call mode, becasue the songs and production are similar. Really well worth adding to the collection if you can find it.

When i first bought this one upon its release,i wasn't too excited about it.Most likely because it took some getting used to & it was still overshadowed by 'Primitive Man',but nowadays i Got the cd and gave it another try.And it is after all a great album.It was released when their popularity vaned.Icehouse was all along mistaken for just another pop group.And that is exactly what they were not.Even thogh they were well known,they never received the acknoledgement of their effort,which is actually Iva Davies' skills.Now is the perfect time to discover or rediscover all their outings.After all this time their albums have stood the test of time,can be played at any time and still sound fresh.

This Alblum is Ok but doesn't even come Close to Man of Colours alblum There are a few good tracks like Don't Believe Anymore : This Time : and Taking the Town. If your a diehard ICEHOUSE Fan enjoy.

Anyone contemplating an Icehouse cd should consider "Sidewalk". Iva Davies scores with a number of cuts including "This Time", "Someone Like You", "Stay Close Tonight", "Dusty Pages", "On My Mind" and "Don't Believe Anymore". Iva's strong vocals(reminiscent of Bryan Ferry) carry these tunes with depth and truly have a lingering effect on you. It's too bad this band isn't around anymore - would love to hear what they would come up with today!

Iva Davies darkest album, which was recorded all in 1 take only! "Don't Believe Anymore" maybe Icehouse best, even if it is quite sad. All the songs work here, from the clever acoustic/keyboard "Dusty Pages" to the dance hall "Shotdown". Non singles such as the "Title Track" & "The Mountain" should not be taken lightly, as each tells an important messege in the pains of life. Icehouse never sounded better then this release. Note: "Dance On" & "Java" are Not included on this release, but would be later in late 2002 (FINALLY!)