Icecream Hands Come Along

After launching their new album "The Good China" in May, Icecream Hands return with an EP featuring the second single from the album "Come Along". The EP also features three previously unreleased tracks from the album sessions which will quickly become must have additions to fans' collections.

"The Good China" has received almost universal praise as a return to form for one of Melbourne's most enduring and loved indie pop groups after over a decade of producing classic albums such as "Memory Lane Traffic Jam", "Sweeter Than The Radio" and "Broken UFO", and the ensuing Aria nominations, TV performances, Big Day Out tours and appearances at SXSW.

Finding kindred spirits in the form of local engineering whiz kid Jimi Maroudas, and their long time producer of choice, the notorious East Van Parks, plus a new label in Dust Devil Music, the band reconvened at Sing Sing studios in late January this year determined to deliver what has been regarded by those in the know as the best set of songs of their career. Featuring a swag of instant classics, "The Good China" shows a depth to the band that continues to be proven with the "Come Along" EP.

It was a typical Melbourne night, but it was a magical Icecream Hands moment. Putting their power-pop guitars away for a few hours, the boys left their rock personas behind and took the stage at Manchester Lane in Melbourne’s CBD.

Augmented by Dave Milne on piano, the band ran through old classics like "Gasworks Park" and "Broken UFO," and showcased newer material, like "Weak At The Knees" from this year’s The Good China CD. Ten of these songs are now available on a limited-edition release that will be on sale at the Dust Devil Christmas Party, Saturday December 22 at the Cornish Arms. Come on down and listen to some great music - Icecream Hands, Airway Lanes and Ben Smith Band will be playing live - and get yourself a copy of ICECREAM HANDS LIVE AT MANCHESTER LANE. WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING:
"Starting with the gorgeous guitar pop of Come Along, the stage is set for a top quality album" - Drum Media
"The dense melodies of opener "Come Along" - recalling Teenage Fanclub - give the song an unrelenting feel, a chorus from start to finish" -Rolling Stone
"The harmonies are fabulous, the guitars muscular and the songwriting solid" - Sunday Herald Sun
"Hello commercial radio programmers? I said HELLO?" - The Age
"Recognition is long overdue for this group" -Canberra Times
"Fortunately for Icecream Hands and power-pop enthusiasts everywhere, of 11 songs here, every one is easily capable of getting stuck in your head" - Mess & Noise
"These songs will never let you down" - Music Australia Guide
"Never fails to please anyone who knows a good tune can change the dynamics of your day" - Sydney Morning Herald
"A welcome return" - Herald Sun

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