Great Southern Land

Icehouse

Great Southern Land

RELEASED: November 06, 1989
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Touch the Fire 3:49 2. Can't Help Myself 3:43 3. Hey, Little Girl 4:23 4. Great Southern Land 5:21 5. Paradise 4:45 6. Sister 3:25 7. No Promises 4:41 8. Jimmy Dean 4:02 9. Cross the Border 3:59 10. Street Cafe 4:12 11. Love in Motion 3:41 12. Walls 4:23 13. Baby You're So Strange 4:00 14. We Can Get Together 3:47 15. Mr. Big 3:33 16. Don't Believe Anymore 5:16
Historical Archive
Great Southern Land is a landmark album by Australian rock band Icehouse, released in 1989. The album is known for its blend of new wave, rock, and synth-pop elements, showcasing the band's distinctive sound characterized by atmospheric keyboards and emotive vocals by lead singer Iva Davies. The title track became one of Icehouse's most iconic songs, resonating deeply with Australian audiences and contributing to the band's legacy in the music scene. The album explores themes of identity, landscape, and the Australian experience, securing its place as a classic in Australian rock history.