The Icicle Works' self-titled debut as a whole is an excellent example of post-punk power and beauty. "Chop the Tree" alone is something of a lost classic, with Hugh Jones' note-perfect production, Sharrock's pounding, complex rhythm attack, and McNabb's exquisite singing providing one heck of a start. Indeed, McNabb here sounds like a clear precursor to singers like Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy and the equal of the precise diction and passion of Edwyn Collins. When it comes ...   [ read more ]

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With individual song comments from McNabb, an appreciative essay, complete discography, and fine artwork, the Icicle Works collection provides an excellent overview of the group's heyday. If not quite as strong as the band's debut album as an experience due to the inclusion of less successful later numbers, all the hit singles and some fine album cuts appear, not to mention an interesting rarity or two. Beginning with the "long version" of the chiming drive of "Hollow Horse" from {^The Small Price...   [ read more ]

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Western Promise, were wild 2nd generation Liverpool-Irish boys, who walked it like they talked it. Stage invasions, riots and fights at live gigs were common with the band right in the thick of it. They released an album and two singles on Midnight Music in the mid-80s. The band played with The Clash on several occasions and toured with Joe on the infamous Rock Against the Rich Tour in 88/89. They headlined their biggest gig with Billy Bragg and The Icicle Works at Liverpool's People Festival in 85 with...   [ read more ]

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