Are You Lookin' At Me?

Colin Hay | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 24, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Compass Records
• ASIN: B000NTQKU2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,581 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Colin Hay, singer of Men at Work, has never rested on his laurels, putting out classic-sounding pop albums as a solo artist since the 1985 break-up of his famous former band. This 2007 release showcases Hay's catchy tunesmithery, rich acoustic arrangements, and unpretentious, Scottish-Australian-accented voice. The album opens with the tough, talking-blues title track, which bursts into soulful choruses and sets the tone for the honest and engaging songs to come. 1. Are You Lookin' at Me? 2. Lose to Win 3. Here in My Hometown 4. Up in Smoke 5. No One Knows 6. This Time I Got You 7. Lonely Without You 8. What Would Bob Do? 9. Pure Love 10. Me and My Imaginary Friend 11. Land of the Midnight Sun 12. I Wish I Was Still Drinking

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome Back, Colin!, May 4, 2007

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Yosemite Kurt (Davis, California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Are You Lookin' At Me? (Audio CD)

It's great to have new material from Colin Hay. The variety of styles on this album is a real strength, and it's great to hear him with a band again despite his great acoustic sound. The sound here is fleshed out but not over-produced. Try the beautiful and melodious "Pure Love," the quirky "What Would Bob Do?" and the dynamite "No One Knows." "Me and My Imaginary Friend" sounds a little like Camper van Beethoven, while there's a little Stray Cats sound in "Lose to Win." This album is eclectic and enjoyable all the way through!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Full arrangements seem to muck it up, May 29, 2008

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Virginia I. Labella - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Are You Lookin' At Me? (Audio CD)

I ordered this along with an acoustic album by Colin Hay, "Going Somewhere". I listed to "Going Somewhere" first, and was mesmerized by its lovely acoustic vocals and guitar, which really let the songwriting shine. Then I popped in "Are You Looking at Me?" expecting more of the same. I was surprised to hear full arrangements on this album, but listened attentively to see if I was struck again by the songwriting and performance. I really wasn't. I feel the arrangements/production choices on several of the tracks contain distracting sounds or background vocals, and that they really take the focus away from the songwriting. Having recently discovered Colin's solo work, and read some about his love of songwriting, I have a genuine respect for him. So I certainly don't want to take anything away from him. But listeners who enjoyed his acoustic work should know that this album is very different, and in my opinion - not in a good way.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best kept secret in the music industry!, May 13, 2007

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Ellen "Melon Bell" (South Bend, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Are You Lookin' At Me? (Audio CD)

If you've never had the opportunity to listen to Colin Hay as a solo artist, you are missing out on some brilliant pieces of music. This latest CD of Colin's is no exception. In the title track, 'Are You Lookin' at Me?' you will find yourself humming the chorus over and over in your head long after the music ends. In 'Pure Love', I dare you not to fall in love with the song when the horn section begins to play. All of his songs have a unique feel all their own with honest, thought-provoking, beautiful lyrics and melodies.

If you have the opportunity to see Colin in concert this year, take my advice - GO! I saw him at the Black Orchid in Chicago on May 2 and it was the best time. He gives of himself to his audiences whether sharing hilarious stories or singing 'Overkill' or 'Down Under' for the billionth time for the demanding audience member. But it's his music after Men At Work that has truly defined him as one of the best artists out there.