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Men at Work

Men at Work
Formed: 1979 in Melbourne, Australia
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Disbanded: 1985
Genre: Pop/Rock
Group Members: Greg Ham, Colin Hay, Jerry Speiser, Ron Strykert, John Rees
Biography: Men at Work are one of the more surprising success stories of the new wave era, rocketing out of Australia in 1982 to become the most successful artist of the year. With its Police-styled rhythms, catchy guitar hooks, wailing saxophones, and off-kilter sense of humor, the band's debut album, Business ...Read full biography
Brazil
Released: 1998
Label: Sony Music Distribution
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Originally only available as an import in 1996 (titled Brazil 96), the slightly renamed Brazil was finally released stateside two years later. Recorded live during a sold-out Brazilian tour, the 1996 version ...Read full review
Cargo
Released: 1983
Label: Sony Music Distribution
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Cargo was bashed out fairly quickly, but its release was delayed because of the success of Men at Work's debut, Business as Usual. Though it was recorded on the road, Cargo is considerably more diverse ...Read full review