Man at Work Colin Hay

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  • Release Date: 07/22/2003
  • Sales Rank: 14,406
  • Label: COMPASS RECORDS
  • UPC: 766397436524

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Man at Work

1LISTENBeautiful World Alternate Mix 3:39
2LISTENDown Under Acoustic Version 3:33
3LISTENOverkill Acoustic Version 3:47
4LISTENStorm in My Heart 3:09
5LISTENLooking for Jack 4:07
6LISTENDon't Be Afraid previously unreleased 2:56
7LISTENIt's a Mistake 4:46
8LISTENWaiting for My Real Life to Begin 5:45
9LISTENTo Have and to Hold previously unreleased 3:29
10LISTENWho Can It Be Now? Acoustic Version 3:24
11LISTENBe Good Johnny 3:35
12LISTENLove Is Innocent previously unreleased 4:43
13LISTENDown Under Bonus Track 4:48

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While he'll always be best known as the lead singer for early-'80s MTV darlings Men at Work, Colin Hay has been issuing solo releases on a somewhat regular basis, ever since his former band's disintegration. But for his 2003 release, Man at Work, Hay decided to take a step back and rework several Men at Work classics. While it's not uncommon for classic rockers to rework their songs (the "unplugged" craze of the '90s, anyone?), the reasoning as to why Hay would issue such a recording now is a bit puzzling. While such acoustic Men at Work tracks as "Overkill" and "Who Can It Be Now?" are quite charming and worth hearing, the re-recordings of "Be Good Johnny" and "It's a Mistake" (which are almost identical to the originals) don't add much to the originals. Hay's non-Men at Work songs ("Beautiful World," "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin") are worth hearing, but of course, they're not up to the high Business as Usual standards. That said, Hay's voice is still in fine form all these years later, sounding as good as it did during his commercial heyday. Greg Prato, All Music Guide

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January 13, 2006: If you enjoyed Men At Work, you'll very much enjoy this collection of Colin Hay's new versions of Men At Work hits, as well as some very nice original solo pieces from Mr. Hay. The fresh treatment of old songs and Mr. Hay's obvious singing and songwriting talents on the new songs make this a CD that will grow on you the more you listen to it. As you hear Hay sing the first few notes of the opening song "Beautiful World," something inside you will say "Oh yes, I remember this voice and that nice sound." It's like a visit from an old friend. I recommend this one!