Men at Work - Business as Usual

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, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bill ? Colin ? ? Colin Hay Vocals, Guitar Greg Ham Saxophone, Vocals, Flute, Keyboards, Wind Jerry Speiser Vocals, Drums Jim Barbour Engineer John Rees Vocals, Bass Johnathan Rees Vocals, Bass Jon "JD" Dickson Cover Illustration Paul Ray Engineer Peter McIan Producer, Engineer Peter McLan Engineer, Producer Ron Strykert Vocals, Guitar Russell Deppeler Telephone Voice, ?