Business as Usual

by Men at Work

Overview

Business as Usual became a surprise international hit on the basis of "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under," two excellent singles that merged straight-ahead pop/rock hooks with a quirky new wave production and an offbeat sense of humor. Colin Hay's keening vocals uncannily recall Sting, and the band's rhythmic pulse and phased guitars also bring to mind a bar band version of the Police. And that helps make the remainder of Business as Usual enjoyable. There's a fair amount of filler on the record, but "Be Good Johnny," "I Can See It in Your Eyes," and "Down by the Sea" are all fine new wave pop songs, making Business as Usual one of the more enjoyable mainstream-oriented efforts of the era. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	03/17/2017
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8718469539444
Rank:	27167

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Men at Work   Primary Artist
Colin Hay   Guitar,Vocals
Greg Ham   Wind,Flute,Vocals,Keyboards,Saxophone
John Rees   Bass,Vocals
Ron Strykert   Guitar,Vocals
Johnathan Rees   Bass,Vocals
Jerry Speiser   Drums,Vocals
Russell Deppeler   Telephone Voice

Technical Credits

Paul Ray   Engineer
Colin Hay   Composer
Greg Ham   Composer
G. Ham   Composer
Jon "JD" Dickson   Cover Illustration
Ron Strykert   Composer
Peter McIan   Engineer,Producer
Peter McLan   Engineer,Producer
Bob Stanley   Composer
Jim Barbour   Engineer