Search - Colin Hay :: Topanga

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. I Haven't Seen You In A Long Time
2. Into The Cornfields
3. Waiting For My Real Life To Begin
4. Can't Take This Town
5. I Think I Know
6. Against The Tide
7. I Don't Miss You Now
8. She Put The Blame On You
9. Woman's Face
10. Lost Generation
11. Road To Mandalay
12. Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh Baby
13. Spencer The Rover (Bonus track)

CD Details

All Artists: Colin Hay
Title: Topanga
Members Wishing: 6
Total Copies: 0
Label: Compass Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 6/2/2009
Genres: Pop, Rock
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
Other Editions: Topanga
UPCs: 766397450926, 4011586322420

Synopsis

Product Description

Colin Hay first landed on American shores as the front-man 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.

CD Reviews

Very Underrated Solo Work

J. Merritt | 07/21/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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."

Powerful medicine

L. H. Singletary | Duluth, GA USA | 09/21/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."