Icehouse – Man Of Colours (Blue Vinyl LP)

Man of Colours is the fifth studio album by Australian rock band Icehouse, originally released in September 1987. Led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Iva Davies, the album became one of the defining Australian releases of the 1980s, combining sophisticated synth-pop, atmospheric rock and memorable songwriting. Featuring the enduring hits Crazy, Electric Blue, My Obsession and Man of Colours, it remains an essential album for fans of classic Australian music.

Following the success of Measure for Measure, Icehouse developed a polished, expansive sound that blended electronic textures with expressive guitar work and emotionally charged melodies. Produced by David Lord and Iva Davies, Man of Colours became a major commercial breakthrough, spending 11 weeks at number one on the Australian albums chart and establishing Icehouse as one of the country's most successful bands.

The album opens with Crazy, an infectious pop-rock anthem driven by shimmering synthesizers and Davies' distinctive vocals. Electric Blue, co-written by Davies and American songwriter John Oates, became one of the band's biggest international hits, combining soaring melodies with a powerful chorus and polished production. Nothing Too Serious brings a harder-edged rock sound, while the atmospheric title track Man of Colours showcases Davies' ability to create evocative, cinematic music.

Side two opens with the dramatic The Kingdom, followed by the energetic My Obsession, another standout single from the album. Girl in the Moon offers a more atmospheric and reflective moment, while Anybody's War explores the band's darker musical textures. The album concludes with Sunrise, bringing this collection of sophisticated Australian pop and rock to a close.

With its combination of timeless singles, innovative production and distinctive songwriting, Man of Colours remains a landmark of Australian popular music. Its rich arrangements and atmospheric sound make it particularly rewarding on vinyl, capturing the character of Icehouse's late-1980s recordings.

This Blue Vinyl LP edition presents the complete original 10-track album on a single blue-coloured vinyl record. Featuring the original album's celebrated songs, this collectible pressing is an excellent addition to collections of Australian rock, new wave and classic 1980s music.

Supplied brand new and sealed.

Available from Heathen Records, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.

Details

• Artist: Icehouse
• Album: Man of Colours
• Format: Coloured Vinyl LP
• Genre: Australian Rock / Synth-Pop / New Wave
• Original Release: 1987
• Edition: Blue Vinyl
• Vinyl Colour: Blue
• Number of Records: 1
• Number of Tracks: 10
• Original Producers: David Lord and Iva Davies
• Catalogue Number: DIVAU100525B
• Barcode: 0602527975795
• Condition: Brand new & sealed

Track List:

Side A
A1 Crazy
A2 Electric Blue
A3 Nothing Too Serious
A4 Man of Colours
A5 Heartbreak Kid

Side B
B1 The Kingdom
B2 My Obsession
B3 Girl in the Moon
B4 Anybody's War
B5 Sunrise