Men at Work

zepherman · 07-24-2009, 02:35 AM

While I don't like all their music, I do like Down Under, Who Can It Be Know, and It's a Mistake.

scottsy · 07-26-2009, 11:28 PM

They've always been a band I've felt I should check out more, but never seem to get around to...

Seltzer · 07-26-2009, 11:52 PM

I gave Business as Usual a listen the other day and aside from the hits and a couple of other songs, it didn't really make an impression on me.

I'll give it another spin sometime soon.

scottsy · 07-27-2009, 12:17 AM

I gotta admit, Who Can It Be Now is one hell of a catchy song with its big sax parts in it.... I quite like that track!

SaunRon · 07-27-2009, 07:04 PM

I loved their first two albums, I don't know listen to them much anymore but wouldn't object to it. They were pretty much the soundtrack of my 8th grade school year.

scottsy · 07-28-2009, 11:44 PM

Probably in the same way Place Without a Postcard by Midnight Oil was my eighth grade anthem CD... those eighties Aussie rock bands, how their music lingers in the ear...

TheNiceGuy · 08-18-2011, 05:41 AM

Being Australian I've heard there there four big hits many times. Their hits are pretty good, especially Overkill, but their albums and there catalogue in general is nothing special.

But dammit Overkill is such a great song! Lyrically very strong imo, being something that people can relate to. And that mellow sax!

Necromancer · 08-19-2011, 11:32 AM

I liked Men At Work in the 80s, their singles Who Can It Be Now and Down Under anyway. Haven't heard either song in years though besides, seeing their videos on VH1 from time to time.

FRED HALE SR. · 08-19-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Necromancer

I liked Men At Work in the 80s, their singles Who Can It Be Now and Down Under anyway. Haven't heard either song in years though besides, seeing their videos on VH1 from time to time.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...EEJ4fA&cad=rja

I was always a fan of their work. I've grown recently to really enjoy Colin's solo stuff. The kind of music you can put on as background while you bbq or knit slippers. I find his lyrics really convey beautifully and having seen him live hes a very genuine person. He lives in Los Angeles now and plays the club circuits here often.

07-26-2009, 11:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	They've always been a band I've felt I should check out more, but never seem to get around to... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

07-26-2009, 11:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	I gave Business as Usual a listen the other day and aside from the hits and a couple of other songs, it didn't really make an impression on me. I'll give it another spin sometime soon. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

07-27-2009, 12:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I gotta admit, Who Can It Be Now is one hell of a catchy song with its big sax parts in it.... I quite like that track! __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

07-28-2009, 11:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Probably in the same way Place Without a Postcard by Midnight Oil was my eighth grade anthem CD... those eighties Aussie rock bands, how their music lingers in the ear... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

08-18-2011, 05:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
TheNiceGuy Living under the bridge Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 317	Being Australian I've heard there there four big hits many times. Their hits are pretty good, especially Overkill, but their albums and there catalogue in general is nothing special. But dammit Overkill is such a great song! Lyrically very strong imo, being something that people can relate to. And that mellow sax! __________________ My Music Review Blog-It's Only Rock 'n' Roll There is no Dark Side of the Moon really, matter of fact it's all dark...

07-24-2009, 02:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
zepherman Groupie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 16	While I don't like all their music, I do like Down Under, Who Can It Be Know, and It's a Mistake.

07-27-2009, 07:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
SaunRon Groupie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3	I loved their first two albums, I don't know listen to them much anymore but wouldn't object to it. They were pretty much the soundtrack of my 8th grade school year.

08-19-2011, 11:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	I liked Men At Work in the 80s, their singles Who Can It Be Now and Down Under anyway. Haven't heard either song in years though besides, seeing their videos on VH1 from time to time.