A UK band from the early '90s that built a following with brooding guitar work and ethereal vocals.
If you're new to them, start with 'Running Up That Hill' and 'Black Roses'. That gives you the brooding guitar work and Naz Nomad's vocals in one go.
Their version of 'Running Up That Hill' became particularly well-known, and songs like 'Wings Of a Dreamer' and 'Black Roses' created a mood that felt both haunting and emotionally raw. They connected with a dedicated audience in gothic rock circles without breaking into mainstream commercial success. Their records still get played by fans who appreciate that particular atmosphere.
Icon and the Black Roses formed in the UK in the early 1990s with singer Naz Nomad and guitarist John Andrew. Their debut album 'Burn' came out in 1990, followed by the sophomore release 'Daniel'. The group's activity tapered off in later years, leaving behind a handful of albums.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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