{"product_id":"men-at-work-two-hearts","title":"Men At Work – Two Hearts","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eMen At Work – Two Hearts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eA transitional and often overlooked chapter in the catalogue of Australian rock band \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMen at Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eTwo Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e marks a significant shift in sound, personnel, and production approach following the global success of their earlier releases. Released in 1985, the album moves away from the breezy, reggae-inflected pop-rock of their breakthrough era into a more polished, synth-driven and emotionally reflective direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eWith founding member Colin Hay taking a central creative role, the record blends programmed drums, layered keyboards, and tighter studio arrangements with the band’s trademark melodic sensibility. The result is a more introspective and sometimes melancholic tone, reflecting both internal changes within the group and the evolving mid-80s production landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eTracks like “Man With Two Hearts” and “Everything I Need” highlight Hay’s strong melodic writing and lyrical introspection, while “Hard Luck Story” and “Children on Parade” balance pop accessibility with a more restrained, mature energy. Elsewhere, contributions from Greg Ham bring texture and colour, particularly in tracks such as “Snakes and Ladders” and “Stay at Home,” where saxophone and synth elements add depth to the arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eGuest vocals from artists such as Kate Ceberano and Renée Geyer further broaden the album’s palette, giving certain tracks a distinctive contrast to Hay’s more understated delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eThough often overshadowed by the band’s earlier success, \u003cem data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eTwo Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e stands as an interesting and ambitious reinvention - a snapshot of a band navigating change while still committed to strong songwriting and melodic craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dzqkxb\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eMan With Two Hearts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cc239g\" data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eGiving Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vzv0ii\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eEverything I Need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bw5fxs\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eSail To You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jbujrj\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eChildren On Parade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1941\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ojvyz0\" data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eMaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9npc7w\" data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eStay At Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11zf0t1\" data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eHard Luck Story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"myvn24\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eSnakes And Ladders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wf9fdi\" data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1941\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eStill Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xxrMYJeZLzk?si=eqqLcmBMcOeQCemu\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CBS Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53909216231766,"sku":"CBS 26492","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_96fecfe5-36e1-4c76-bc95-c15fd3fcd874.jpg?v=1779195919","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/men-at-work-two-hearts","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}