Upon the demise of the mega-successful group
Men at Work in 1985, lead singer and songwriter
Colin Hay ventured forth with his first solo album in 1987.
Hay's distinctive voice was the most recognizable component of
Men at Work, and as such it cuts through the sometimes over-ambitious arrangements on this album. A big drum sound and big rock arrangements threaten at times to overshadow
Hay's songwriting and singing. Elsewhere, songs such as the smooth, relaxed title song and "Circles Erratica" rank with the best output of his career. Unfortunately, the album went virtually unnoticed, ensuring
Hay's status as a cult artist. His subsequent work, though, has been by and large excellent.