Icehouse – Primitive Man (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1982

Primitive Man is an LP by Icehouse from 1982 released on the Regular Records label.

About this album

Primitive Man is the breakthrough album that established Icehouse as one of Australia’s most distinctive pop-rock bands. Released in 1982, it refined the group’s art-rock roots into sharper, more accessible songwriting, with Iva Davies’ voice and melodic sense at the centre. The album is anchored by Great Southern Land, a stark, enduring anthem about Australian identity, alongside Hey, Little Girl and Uniform, which helped broaden the band’s international appeal. Built on crisp production and strong hooks, Primitive Man became a landmark of early-1980s Australian rock and a key part of Icehouse’s legacy.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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