Man @ Work Volume 2 (CD)
Colin Hay
Amoeba Review
Colin Hay presents a detailed retrospective of his career on the eclectic, wry, and entertaining Man @ Work Volume 2. The album is a sequel to his best-selling early '00s Man @ Work album and includes new songs, highlights from his solo albums, and classic tracks from his essential '80s group Men at Work. From the very first track, “Into My Life,” featuring Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band) and Cecilia Noël, it's a wonderful showcase of Hay's skilled storytelling, ear for an infectious hook, and warm voice. On "Blue for You," he presents a reggae-tinged version of a 1983 Men at Work track, which is a pure joy. And there are even more standout moments to come as the album rolls along. An enjoyable celebration of an iconic artist, fans will be glad Volume 2 is here two decades after the first album hit stores.