Permanent Damage

The Icicle Works

Permanent Damage

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. I Still Want You 3:33 2. Motorcycle Rider 3:30 3. Melanie Still Hurts 4:06 4. Hope Street Rag 3:23 5. I Think I'm Gonna Be OK 3:06 6. Baby Don't Burn 4:01 7. What She Did to My Mind 7:08 8. One Good Eye 4:42 9. Permanent Damage 3:13 10. Woman on My Mind 3:35 11. Looks Like Rain 2:07 12. Dumb Angel 3:20
Historical Archive
Permanent Damage is the debut studio album by British alternative rock band The Icicle Works, released in 1988. The album showcases a blend of post-punk and new wave influences, characterized by jangly guitars, melodic hooks, and introspective lyrics. The band's sound evokes a sense of both melancholy and hope, making it resonate with fans of the era. Tracks like 'Love Is a Wonderful Colour' became signature songs, helping to establish the band's identity in the music scene. The album is often regarded as a classic of the genre, representing the creative spirit of the late 1980s.