The Essential Men at Work

The Essential Men at Work
Greatest hits album by
Men at Work
Released2003
Recorded1981–1985
GenreRock
Length53:30
Label
ProducerPeter McIan, Colin Hay, Greg Ham
Men at Work chronology
Super Hits
(2000) 		The Essential Men at Work
(2003) 		Works (Best Of) Men at Work
(2004)

The Essential Men at Work is the eighth compilation album by Australian band Men at Work, released in 2003.[1] It was released by Sony BMG, as part of The Essential series. The album includes 14 tracks from Men at Work three studio albums.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

Matt Collar of AllMusic stated "The Essential Men at Work features 14 of the iconic '80s band's most memorable tracks" and claims "this is about all the Men at Work you'll ever need.[2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Colin Hay, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Down Under"Hay, Ron StrykertBusiness as Usual (1981)3:43
2."Who Can It Be Now?" Business as Usual3:23
3."It's a Mistake" Cargo (1983)4:44
4."Be Good Johnny"Hay, Greg HamBusiness as Usual3:37
5."High Wire" Cargo3:03
6."Underground" Business as Usual3:06
7."Blue for You" Cargo3:56
8."Maria" Two Hearts (1985)4:37
9."Man with Two Hearts" Two Hearts3:56
10."I Can See It In Your Eyes" Business as Usual3:30
11."Overkill"Hay, HamCargo3:47
12."Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive" Cargo4:41
13."Still Life"HamTwo Hearts3:49
14."Everything I Need" Two Hearts3:37
Total length:53:30

Release history

Country Date Label Format Catalog
Australia 2003 Columbia Records, Legacy Records [3] CD 104230

References

  1. ^ Men At Work - The Essential Men At Work at iTunes
  2. ^ a b Collar, Matt. Men At Work – The Essential Men At Work Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  3. ^ Men At Work - The Essential Men At Work At JB Hi-Fi