{"product_id":"men-at-work-cargo-1","title":"Men At Work – Cargo","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMen At Work – Cargo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in April 1983, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCargo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the second studio album from Australian rock band Men At Work, following the extraordinary international success of their multi-million-selling debut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness as Usual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Building on the distinctive sound that had made them one of the biggest new wave bands of the early 1980s, the album delivers another accomplished collection of melodic pop rock, new wave, reggae-influenced rhythms and sharp, character-driven songwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by singer, guitarist and principal songwriter Colin Hay, Men At Work developed a musical identity that stood apart from many of their contemporaries. Their sound combined infectious guitar hooks, inventive keyboard and saxophone arrangements, tightly constructed rhythms and Hay's distinctive vocal delivery. The contributions of Greg Ham, Ron Strykert, John Rees and Jerry Speiser were equally important, giving the band a colourful and instantly recognisable ensemble sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Peter McIan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCargo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was recorded during 1982 at studios in Melbourne, Sydney and Los Angeles. Although it followed a hugely successful debut, the album demonstrated that Men At Work were capable of developing their songwriting and arrangements rather than simply repeating an established formula. Its songs move between energetic, rhythmically driven rock and more reflective melodic compositions, with a slightly darker and more varied atmosphere than its predecessor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the album's standout tracks is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverkill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a beautifully constructed song featuring an atmospheric arrangement, memorable guitar work and one of Colin Hay's finest vocal performances. Its introspective lyrics and understated musical tension made it one of the band's most enduring recordings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's A Mistake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides another major highlight, combining an infectious pop rock arrangement with pointed commentary on the threat of nuclear conflict during the Cold War era. Both tracks became international hits and helped establish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCargo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a substantial success in its own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Heckyll \u0026amp; Mr. Jive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases the band's playful lyrical imagination and energetic musicianship, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSettle Down My Boy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpstairs In My House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate their ability to combine quirky storytelling with inventive arrangements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Sign Of Yesterday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a more atmospheric and reflective conclusion to the first side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second half continues with the punchy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the melodic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue For You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the more understated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Like To\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before closing with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Restrictions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Throughout, the band's distinctive blend of guitar-driven rock, new wave sensibilities, reggae-influenced rhythms and melodic pop remains consistently engaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercially, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCargo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e confirmed Men At Work's position as one of Australia's most successful musical exports of the early 1980s. The album reached the top of the Australian charts and climbed to number three on the US Billboard 200, further cementing the group's international reputation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb example of early-1980s Australian new wave and pop rock, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCargo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines memorable songwriting, distinctive arrangements and an unmistakable sense of character. An essential Men At Work release for fans of classic new wave, melodic rock and the golden era of 1980s pop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1. Dr. Heckyll \u0026amp; Mr. Jive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2. Overkill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3. Settle Down My Boy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4. Upstairs In My House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5. No Sign Of Yesterday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1. It's A Mistake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2. High Wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3. 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