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Men at Work

Active

1970s - 1990s

Formed

1979 in Melbourne, Australia

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Contemporary Pop/Rock New Wave Punk/New Wave

Group Members

Colin Hay Greg Ham Jerry Speiser John Rees Ron Strykert
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Men at Work

Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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An Australian success story from the new wave era, built on catchy guitar hooks, wailing saxophones, and an off-kilter sense of humor.
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Album Highlights

  • Business as Usual
    Men at Work
    Business as Usual
  • Cargo
    Men at Work
    Cargo
  • Contraband: The Best of Men at Work
    Men at Work
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Artists Moods

  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Fun
  • Witty
  • Wry
  • Campy
  • Cerebral
  • Cheerful
  • Confident
  • Earnest
  • Elegant
  • Optimistic
  • Plaintive
  • Playful
  • Poignant
  • Reflective
  • Rousing
  • Searching
  • Self-Conscious
  • Sentimental
  • Sophisticated
  • Street-Smart
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Whimsical
  • Humorous
  • Quirky

Artists Themes

  • Affection/Fondness
  • Affirmation
  • At the Office
  • Comfort
  • Empowerment
  • Hanging Out
  • Imagination
  • Introspection
  • Mischief
  • Partying
  • Playful
  • Politics/Society
  • Reflection
  • TGIF
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