{"title":"The Icicle Works Collection","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bbq2679-bbc-radio-sessions","title":"Icicle Works BBC Radio Sessions","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eReleased today (\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e30 April\u003c\/i\u003e) is The Icicle Works live session, the third session from the upcoming \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBBC Radio Sessions Volume 2\u003c\/b\u003e, from \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBeggars Arkive\u003c\/b\u003e. Spanning decades from 1978 to 2000, each session has been remastered at Abbey Road and pressed to its own 12” clear vinyl record. These sessions capture the raw energy and unique spirit of BBC Radio's Peel Sessions, featuring exclusive recordings from bands on Beggars Banquet, Wiiija \u0026amp; Too Pure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormed in 1981 by singer-songwriter Ian McNabb, \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThe Icicle Works\u003c\/b\u003e emerged as key players in the vibrant Liverpool renaissance of the 1980s. The band released four records through \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBeggars Banquet\u003c\/b\u003e, starting with their self-titled debut in 1984.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKnown for their sweeping melodies and emotionally charged songwriting, they found chart success with enduring hits like \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e“Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)”\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e“Love Is a Wonderful Colour\"\u003c\/i\u003e, tracks that remain radio staples and are frequently featured in film and television.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eTheir third John Peel session, recorded in 1984, features fan favourite \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e“Hollow Horse”\u003c\/i\u003e, a live staple that showcased the band’s dynamic range and knack for anthemic hooks. The session captures The Icicle Works at a creative peak, blending post-punk edge with soaring, widescreen pop. A snapshot of a band helping to define the sound of their era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icicle Works","offers":[{"title":"BBC Radio Sessions - Clear 12\" EP","offer_id":51430696190225,"sku":"BBQ2679TE","price":24.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/3937\/4609\/files\/1x1BBCRadioIcicleWorks_v2.jpg?v=1745505051"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.beggarsbanquetrecords.com\/collections\/the-icicle-works-collection.oembed","provider":"Beggars Banquet Recordings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}