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The Icicle Works
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The Icicle Works emerged from Liverpool, England, in 1980, becoming a notable act in the city's burgeoning neo-psychedelia scene. Named after a Frederik Pohl short story, the band's original lineup featured Ian McNabb on vocals and guitar, Chris Layhe on bass and percussion, and Chris Sharrock on drums. This core trio laid the foundation for the band's distinctive sound.
Founded by the then 18-year-old Ian McNabb, The Icicle Works quickly established themselves. By 1981, they had released an independent cassette, followed by the single "Nirvana" in 1982. Their signing to Beggars Banquet in 1983 led to the release of "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" on their subsidiary label, Situation Two. This track, later re-recorded and retitled "Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)," became their biggest UK hit in 1983 and achieved significant success in the US and Canada. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1984, reached number 24 on the UK charts and the US top 40, solidifying their early promi...
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