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Sidewalk

by Icehouse

Released: June 26, 1984

New wave, synth-pop, pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Lineup Change.

The Album

"Sidewalk" is the third studio album by the Australian rock band Icehouse, released on June 26, 1984, by Chrysalis Records and Regular Records. It marked a shift in the band's sound towards a more somber and reflective tone compared to their previous albums. Notably, "Sidewalk" was the first studio album where bassist Guy Pratt contributed as a member of the band.

Inside the Recording

In 2002, Warner Music re-released "Sidewalk," digitally remastered by Iva Davies and Ryan Scott, with the addition of four bonus tracks.

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Interesting Facts

One of the notable additions to the album…

One of the notable additions to the album was the use of the Fairlight CMI digital sampling synthesizer, a pioneering instrument at the time.

Pratt would later establish himself as a prominent…

Pratt would later establish himself as a prominent session musician, collaborating with renowned artists such as Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, David Bowie, Madonna, and Michael Jackson.

This re-release helped introduce the album to a…

This re-release helped introduce the album to a new generation of listeners and highlighted its enduring appeal within the band's discography.

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Sidewalk

"Sidewalk" is the third studio album by the Australian rock band Icehouse, released on June 26, 1984, by Chrysalis Records and Regular Records.

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Reception

The album peaked at No. 8 on the National albums chart in Australia, further solidifying Icehouse's presence in the music scene.

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The Complete Album Story

"Sidewalk" is the third studio album by the Australian rock band Icehouse, released on June 26, 1984, by Chrysalis Records and Regular Records. It marked a shift in the band's sound towards a more somber and reflective tone compared to their previous albums. One of the notable additions to the album was the use of the Fairlight CMI digital sampling synthesizer, a pioneering instrument at the time.

The album peaked at No. 8 on the National albums chart in Australia, further solidifying Icehouse's presence in the music scene. Notably, "Sidewalk" was the first studio album where bassist Guy Pratt contributed as a member of the band. Pratt would later establish himself as a prominent session musician, collaborating with renowned artists such as Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, David Bowie, Madonna, and Michael Jackson.

In 2002, Warner Music re-released "Sidewalk," digitally remastered by Iva Davies and Ryan Scott, with the addition of four bonus tracks. This re-release helped introduce the album to a new generation of listeners and highlighted its enduring appeal within the band's discography.