Colin Hay

Colin Hay - Fierce Mercy (2017) Music

Posted by Designol at May 11, 2021

2017 release from the singer/songwriter best known as the frontman of Men At Work. Fierce Mercy is an epic, cinematic step forward from singer/songwriter, Colin Hay, most beloved for his intimate, confessional live shows and songs that can draw a tear from the most unlikely listeners, including Metallica frontman, James Hetfield, who recently included one of Colin's songs on his public playlist. Fierce Mercy explores the themes of love and loss but always with the singular perspective and acerbic wit that has defined Hay's work since his days as front man of the wildly popular '80s band, Men at Work. Now finding himself in the unprecedented place of having both' 80s fame and indie credibility, Hay has created a new classic in his already impressive body of work, using a palette of pop songcraft, Americana flourishes, and soundtrack ready strings. Recorded in both Los Angeles and Nashville and mixed by Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Jack White) and Gordon Hammond (Buddy Miller, Don Williams), it's possible that Hay has delivered the defining album of his career.

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Colin Hay - Waiting For My Real Life (2015) Video

Posted by notbanned at Aug. 2, 2017

'Colin Hay - Waiting For My Real Life' is the story of singer-songwriter Colin Hay, former front-man of Men At Work. We follow Hay from his earliest days in Scotland, through his family's emigration to Australia, to the massive, worldwide success of his band, to the depths of addiction and failure, to a slow climb back up the ladder seeking relevance, artistic freedom and ultimately, transcendence. Featuring interviews with Hugh Jackman, Mick Fleetwood, Sia Furler, Guy Pearce and many others, 'Colin Hay - Waiting For My Real Life' is the inspiring story of a true artist.

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Colin Hay - Topanga (Deluxe Edition) (1994/2009) (Repost) Music

Posted by Domestos at Aug. 6, 2019

Colin Hay's fourth solo release finds him in top form. An infectious collection of guitar-based tracks fleshed out by a full band, in a perfect world this would have been a hit album. Highlighted by the carpe diem anthem, "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin," there's not a weak song in the batch. Hay's songwriting skills, never bad to begin with, have been more finely honed on Topanga. Similar to musician Bruce Cockburn, his lyrics present a weathered view measured with compassion and insightful observations on his world – both external and internal. Topanga is a good choice for those seeking intelligent songwriting and timeless songs. ~ AllMusic Review by Rob Caldwell

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Men at Work - Studio Albums 1981-1985 + The Best Of (1996) [4CD] Re-Up Music

Posted by Designol at April 23, 2021

Men at Work were 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 as Usual, became an international blockbuster, breaking the American record for the most weeks a debut spent at the top of the charts. Their funny, irreverent videos became MTV favorites, helping send "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under" to number one. Men at Work's momentum sustained them through their second album, 1983's Cargo, before the bottom fell out of the band's popularity. After releasing Two Hearts in 1985, Men at Work broke up, becoming one of the better-remembered phenomena of new wave.

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Ringo Starr And His New All-Starr Band: Tour 2003 (2004) [CD & DVD] Music

Posted by v3122 at April 18, 2020

Ringo Starr And His New All-Starr Band: Tour 2003 (2004)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
KOCH-CD-9549 | ~ 512 or 161 Mb | Artwork(png) -> 13 Mb
DVD9: PAL 4:3 (720x576) VBR | Dolby AC3, 2 ch / Dolby AC3, 6 ch
Classic Rock / Pop Rock

Ringo Starr, continuing to recognize a good thing when he sees it as he did back in 1962, is still organizing all-star (or "All-Starr") bands and touring regularly with them. This disc melds a concert performance at the Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada with a good deal of backstage documentary-style footage…

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Rockpalast Archiv: Men At Work - Markthalle, Hamburg (West Germany) 1982 (2019) [HDTV, 720p] Music

Posted by v3122 at Nov. 18, 2019

Rockpalast Archiv: Men At Work - Markthalle, Hamburg (West Germany) 1982 (2019)
TS: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280x720 50fps 6 099 kb/s
MPEG Audio 48000Hz, stereo, 192kbps / Dolby AC3 48000Hz, stereo, 448kbps
Pop-Rock, New Wave | 01:31:09 | ~ 4.77 Gb

~ Men At Work Live at Markthalle, Hamburg, Germany. December 2, 1982 ~

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Colin Towns + NDR Big Band - Frank Zappa's Hot Licks (And Funny Smells) (2005) {Rent A Dog} Music

Posted by ruskaval at March 17, 2020

Colin Towns + NDR Big Band - Frank Zappa's Hot Licks (And Funny Smells) (2005) {Rent A Dog}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 442 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 156 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (png) -> 170 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 2005 Rent A Dog / Provocateur Records / NDR | rad 2007-2
Jazz / Jazz Rock / Experimental Big Band

If this scorching live set is anything to go by, the November tour by Germany's NDR Big Band playing Colin Towns' arrangements of Frank Zappa classics will be unmissable. One-time rock keyboardist Towns (who worked for Deep Purple star Ian Gillan) became a film and TV composer, then a jazz bandleader, and the founder and funder of creative indie label Provocateur Records. His writing for big jazz ensembles mixes rock, improv, postbop and a slashing Stravinskyesque melodic wildness - but the result often comes at you with a visceral energy of such heat that it melts the edges.

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