- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Import
- ASIN: B00070FVZW
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 786,212 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I suppose I am slightly biased being a Men at Work fan from the 80s,but this album is just fantastic, Men at Work fans have got to buy this as there are some great rejigged versions of old hits and album tracks,there are 2 completely different versons of "Down Under" and a new acoustic version of "Over kill"there are a couple of new releases which are very good on ther ear, my fav being "Love is Innocent"If anybody [let alone Men at Work or Colin's fans] have never heard "Waiting For MY Real Life To Begin" Then you have missed something, I'ts just so stirring and thought provocking.
If buy nothing else this year you must get this, you won't be disapointed.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Colin Hay is one of those artists who has continued to produce some fantastic music while floating under the radar of most music lovers. Some really beautiful songs on this album that deserves to be heard by a much wider audience.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Like others here, I rediscovered Colin Hay through his cameo appearance in 'Scrubs', singing the stripped down version of 'Overkill'. As a Forty-Something, naturally I remember Men At Work, and liked the hits at the time they first appeared (Oh My God.... was it really twenty five years ago ?!) Colin still has talent to spare, an increasingly rare commodity as record companies seem to have abandoned talent and musicianship in favour of looks and popularity.
So, to this album. A refreshing mixture of revised and re-recorded tracks. Most are acoustic or near acoustic, allowing both the strength of the writing and the lasting quality of Colin's vocals to shine through. That said, the tracks featuring a more polished and production-heavy aproach sound a little cheap and somewhat cheesy. However, these are in a distinct minority, and don't drag the whole venture down too far.
I would recommend this album to anyone who knew the story from the beginning. But I am sure anyone who appreciates well crafted songs, simply served up with humour and honesty will lap this up.
So, to this album. A refreshing mixture of revised and re-recorded tracks. Most are acoustic or near acoustic, allowing both the strength of the writing and the lasting quality of Colin's vocals to shine through. That said, the tracks featuring a more polished and production-heavy aproach sound a little cheap and somewhat cheesy. However, these are in a distinct minority, and don't drag the whole venture down too far.
I would recommend this album to anyone who knew the story from the beginning. But I am sure anyone who appreciates well crafted songs, simply served up with humour and honesty will lap this up.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant Semi Acoustic Songs
Bought this after hearing the acoustic versions of some of Hays songs (Men at Work) on the TV series Scrubs. Read more
Published 21 days ago by L. Young
Brilliant Album this guy is fantastic
To say he is unique is an understatement, I find his style and unusual delivery certainly worth listening to. I wish he would tour here in the UK.!!!
Published 5 months ago by L. Gizzie
Colin Hay - Man @ Work
I am a really big fan of Scrubs and must watch it at least once everyday. Anyway, Scrubs use alot of varied music in its shows to greater enhance its stories, and about three songs... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mike
Wicked
I brought this CD as a surprise for my other half and he loved it. I brought it because he wanted the song from 'Scrubs' and I managed to find it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Tall Chick
colin hay
the cd purchased is truely very good, with a sound unique to colin hay. and some truely fantastic songs
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by Mr. D. P. Williams
Brilliant album
This is an outstanding album, both musically and lyrically beautiful.
Beautiful World, Overkill and Waiting For My Real Life To Begin, have all
been used in the series... Read more
Beautiful World, Overkill and Waiting For My Real Life To Begin, have all
been used in the series... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Mr. Stephen E. Davies
Colin put a haze over my eyes!
This really is an A-class album. Every song is listenable, and, what's more, different from the last. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2008 by Robert Head
'About To Wear Out This Album'
Since I came across this album I seem to have played it non stop. I just love the variety but the tracks where he sings unaccompanied are my favourites. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2008 by S. Woods
Excellent
'Stripped down' classics and newer material combine exceptionally well in this cd. I came across Colin Hay's solo work having purchased the soundtrack to Garden State and this cd... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2006 by Listener
man at work...
I've just came across this album and I'm definately gonna order it. Being a big "Scrubs" fan, I've heard of Colin Hay before, but didn't realise he was the lead singer... Read more
Published on 11 April 2006
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