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This Is the Ice Age

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This Is the Ice Age is the third studio album by Canadian new wave band Martha and the Muffins, released in 1981. The album was produced by Daniel Lanois in Ontario and reflects a shift toward the atmospheric, layered art-rock sound that Lanois would become known for in his production work. It was recorded at a time when the band was experimenting with more textured arrangements than on its earlier releases. The record is associated with Canada's early 1980s post-punk and new wave scene.

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What is This Is the Ice Age by Martha and the Muffins?

It is the third studio album by the Canadian new wave band Martha and the Muffins, released in 1981. The album continued the band's shift away from traditional pop-punk into more atmospheric, experimental territory.

Who produced This Is the Ice Age?

The album was produced by the renowned Canadian producer Daniel Lanois, who would later go on to produce massive hits for U2 and Bob Dylan. Lanois gave the record a lush, textured sound that perfectly captured the new wave era.

Where was This Is the Ice Age recorded?

The album was recorded in Ontario, Canada, specifically utilizing Daniel Lanois's famous Grant Avenue Studio in Hamilton. This studio was highly influential in shaping the 1980s Canadian alternative music sound.

Did This Is the Ice Age have any hit singles?

While not as commercially massive as their earlier hit Echo Beach, the album featured successful singles like Women Around the World at Work. It received significant play on college radio and solidified their status in the Canadian new wave scene.

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