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Re-issue of Colin Hay’s classic 1999 album – repackaged into an eco-wallet with bonus track.
“[Hay] has been attracting new fans with gentle, ruminative acoustic songs.”--The New York Times
Colin Hay first landed on American shores as the frontman and principal songwriter of the pop sensation Men at Work. With Hay’s wry songs and burnished vocals leading the way, they were responsible for a series of massive hits, such as “Down Under,” “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Overkill,” that defined pop music of the early eighties. Since Men at Work’s demise, Hay has released a series of solo albums, reunited his old band with astonishing success, and watched as his songs continue to connect with new fans the world over through his musical appearances on the hit TV shows Scrubs, JAG, and The Larry Sanders Show.
Topanga, Hay’s fourth solo release, features his finely tuned songwriting and straight-foraward guitar playing backed by a full band. Highlights include the uplifting “Waiting for My Real Life to Begin” and the entire album benefits from Hay’s experienced but insightful observations on the world and himself.
“[Hay] has been attracting new fans with gentle, ruminative acoustic songs.”--The New York Times
Colin Hay first landed on American shores as the frontman and principal songwriter of the pop sensation Men at Work. With Hay’s wry songs and burnished vocals leading the way, they were responsible for a series of massive hits, such as “Down Under,” “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Overkill,” that defined pop music of the early eighties. Since Men at Work’s demise, Hay has released a series of solo albums, reunited his old band with astonishing success, and watched as his songs continue to connect with new fans the world over through his musical appearances on the hit TV shows Scrubs, JAG, and The Larry Sanders Show.
Topanga, Hay’s fourth solo release, features his finely tuned songwriting and straight-foraward guitar playing backed by a full band. Highlights include the uplifting “Waiting for My Real Life to Begin” and the entire album benefits from Hay’s experienced but insightful observations on the world and himself.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you liked the song Waiting For My Real Life To Begin which was used in Scrubs then you will like the rest of these wonderful songs.
Right from the opener I Haven`t Seen You For A Long Time which has a terrific beat and nice use of guitar and mandolin to possibly the weakest last track Ooh Ooh Baby with his sidekick Greg Ham from Men at Work the standard of song doesn`t drop.
Into The Cornfields given a fresher outing here than the version on Peaks and Valleys is a cracker,also Can`t Take This Town a perfect song for the fed ups of this world.
His best work.
Right from the opener I Haven`t Seen You For A Long Time which has a terrific beat and nice use of guitar and mandolin to possibly the weakest last track Ooh Ooh Baby with his sidekick Greg Ham from Men at Work the standard of song doesn`t drop.
Into The Cornfields given a fresher outing here than the version on Peaks and Valleys is a cracker,also Can`t Take This Town a perfect song for the fed ups of this world.
His best work.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Saw a clip of him on Scrubs and had to get the album. No regrets - his voice is absolutely brilliant and will definitely be buying everything he has made.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Very Underrated Solo Work
21 July 2005
Format:Audio CD
The problem with being a fan of Colin Hay's work since the disintegration of Men At Work is that he's only available on indie labels now, so his stuff gets repackaged a lot. Some albums feature a full band while others are just Hay with his guitar. Buying all the albums means duplicating parts of the catalog, and some albums aren't available at all anymore. Ultimately, though, the difficulties of being a Hay completist are a small price to pay: The guy is an excellent and prolific songwriter, and any album you get your hands on is gonna be good.
In terms of the sound, Hay has grown up since MAW; this is more folky and adult, with none of the goofiness. He still has an edge, though, and that distinctive vocal sound. I chose this album mainly because it features one of his very best songs, "Waiting For My Real Life to Begin." This is one of those tracks that's available in other forms, but this is the best one, as is this version of "Into the Cornfields." "I Haven't Seen You In A Long Time" is a great little catchy starter, and "Can't Take This Town" is a good example of the sense of humor that Hay brought to so many MAW songs.
He's released better albums, including "Wayfaring Sons" and "Looking For Jack," but good luck finding those. Of the stuff that's available, this and "Company of Strangers" are your best bets. And catch him on tour if you get a chance. Alone or with a backup band, he's amazing.
In terms of the sound, Hay has grown up since MAW; this is more folky and adult, with none of the goofiness. He still has an edge, though, and that distinctive vocal sound. I chose this album mainly because it features one of his very best songs, "Waiting For My Real Life to Begin." This is one of those tracks that's available in other forms, but this is the best one, as is this version of "Into the Cornfields." "I Haven't Seen You In A Long Time" is a great little catchy starter, and "Can't Take This Town" is a good example of the sense of humor that Hay brought to so many MAW songs.
He's released better albums, including "Wayfaring Sons" and "Looking For Jack," but good luck finding those. Of the stuff that's available, this and "Company of Strangers" are your best bets. And catch him on tour if you get a chance. Alone or with a backup band, he's amazing.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
powerful medicine
21 Sep 2007
Format:Audio CD
Being a fan of Colin Hay dates me, which is a shame, since a much wider audience would enjoy his body of work if only they were aware of it. I learned about this album in 1992 while listening to a jazz station in Orlando, FL. The station played Against the Tide, and I knew I had to buy the album.
I'll not repeat elements of the excellent review nearby. I really don't even expect that this review will be read. This album, and Colin Hay, are good enough to warrant this token show of respect.
I'll not repeat elements of the excellent review nearby. I really don't even expect that this review will be read. This album, and Colin Hay, are good enough to warrant this token show of respect.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
My personal favourite Colin Hay record
10 Dec 2002
Format:Audio CD
Why this record wasn't a big success is yet another piece in the "Why isn't Colin Hay bigger than Sting?" mystery. Every song is strong, there's not a weak one in the bunch, no "filler" like most artists put on records. The lyrics are pithy, moving, smart and observant as only Colin Hay can write. "Waiting For My Real Life To Begin" was exactly where I was at when I bought this and remains for me the most meaningful. "Woman's Face" is a real man's view of female beauty. "Lost Generation" uses the title of the WW2 generation as irony for the lost "Gen Xers" who whine about being well off. "Oooh Oooh Oooo Baby" made my girlfriend cry because it was something that I had done and just made her think of me when I was away from her. That's a testament to the honest stories and genuine lyrics Colin Hay writes.
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