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Contraband: Best of

Men at WorkAudio CD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (April 2, 1996)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B000002ABO
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,585 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

1. Who Can It Be Now? 3:22 2. Down Under 3:40 3. It's A Mistake 4:31 4. Hard Luck Story 3:42 5. Still Life 3:49 6. Underground 3:03 7. Upstairs In My House 4:01 8. I Like To (Live) 4:25 9. High Wire 3:00 10. Maria 4:34 11. Be Good Johnny 3:33 12. Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive 4:36 13. Overkill 3:43 14. Man With Two Hearts 3:55 15. Snakes And Ladders 3:16 16. Down By The Sea 6:48

Customer Reviews

While not all of them qualify as hits, there are some very good songs here. Michael A. Brown  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Others have recommended "The Essential Men at Work" over this collection. Lonnie E. Holder  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
I like the MP3 format and I think I just found my new home to buy digital media! T Degroot  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Durable goods June 10, 2000
Format:Audio CD
Few bands epitomize the 1980s like Men At Work did. Out of nowhere (well okay, Austraila), the Men burst open the scene with funny videos and songs with irresistible hooks. I was a fan from the first time I heard Greg Ham's sax intro into "Who Can It Be Now?" But buried under the amusing visuals and catchy hooks were underlying themes of fear and isolation -- prevalent attitudes during a decade in which we lived under the threat of nuclear war (expressed well in "It's a Mistake"). All of the best are here, including "Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive," "Overkill" and "Down Under." However, one of the strongest tracks is the overlooked "Hard Luck Story," a song about a man who's experienced the ways of the world -- and doesn't like what he's seen. It's a reminder that we create our own misery by persecuting and rejecting others. Other favorites include the beautiful ballad "Maria," the goofy "I Like To," and the wistful "Still Life." An all-around good collection of one of the best bands to emerge from the outbacks of Austraila -- or anywhere. Would love to see a reunion.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good hits package, but missing a few November 26, 1999
Format:Audio CD
This american Hits compilation is adequate and the sound of the disc is quite good. A few minor quibbles with song selection. This disc includes five selections from the Men's third, somewhat obscure third album. But the one american hit from that album, "Everything I Need", is missing, as is another called "Sail to You." Also not included are the songs(not on any of the three albums) "The Longest Night" and "Shintaro." These songs are included on their import best of called "The Works." Having said that, this disc sounds much better. I'm also glad to see they included "Down by the Sea", the best Men song of all. Good starter disc or overview, but the true fan needs to have this and the "Works." Enjoy!
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28 of 34 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The best of the "Men" for anyone who still cares January 14, 2001
Format:Audio CD
During 1982-83, Austrailia's most succesful bar band Men at Work were about the biggest musical phenomenon on the planet. They combined good songwriting, a sense of humor and decent charisma into a commerically powerful brew that carried a half dozen or so of their singles onto the U.S. charts. Their first two albums, "Business as Usual" and "Cargo" were massive sellers and I will admit to having played them on vinyl until they were worn out. Unfortunately, their success went to their heads and after a dreadful attempt to be taken seriously with their 1985 third album "Two Hearts," they faded into obscurity.

Their greatest hits album features enough of their best moments from those first two albums to make it worthwhile for anyone interested in the nostalgia. Unfortunately, it also contains a number of songs from their disasterous third album that weaken the overall package. Nevertheless, if you loved pop gems such as "Who Can it Be Now?" "Down Under," "Be Good Johnny" and "Overkill," this album is for you. It also gets a bonus star for including the lengthy "Down by the Sea," which is the excellent non-hit closing track from the first album.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Men At Work - True 80s Sound
I love all of this band's songs. I was so happy to find a compilation CD of Men At Work's greatest songs. Great music and takes me back to the 80s. What a wonderful era.
Published 19 days ago by Casey K. Conrad
5.0 out of 5 stars the 80's
Love this album..so reminds me of the 80's and listening to Men at Work on a "tape deck"! Great collection!
Published 2 months ago by Elizabeth Hansen
5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Down Under
A great 80's band that had even a few hits thereafter and if you get the opportunity to see Colin James Haye Live Do IT.
Published 3 months ago by Tribe 1966
4.0 out of 5 stars Preacher
I have to admit that I was a fan of the two songs that got all the airplay so many years ago. When I ordered this disc, I was really planning to include those two songs on a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Preacher
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Tunes from a good band....
All music groups have there unique brand Men at Work has theres. i just wanted the greatest tunes because it had all the pop hits for the band. Thanks Wally
Published 5 months ago by Wally Vega
4.0 out of 5 stars Great album
If you are a casual fan of Men at Work, this is a great compilation of their music. Has the big radio hits, along with other great songs.
Published 5 months ago by Chuck P.
5.0 out of 5 stars a shared like ......
Back in the 80s my son and I both watched a lot of MTV and VH1 together and these guys were among our favorite bands.
I bought this CD as a gift for my son ...... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Deb D.
3.0 out of 5 stars OK
I bought this because I loved them 20 years ago. It is still good, but it does not capture me like it used to. Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love the Old Stuff
What can I say, if you like Men at Work...then you like them. I had their albums and such, but I am trying to rebuild a digital library of music now. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Wayne Crenwelge
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Then. Great Now.
Who Can it Be Now, Overkill, Down Under, It's a Mistake, Be Good Johnny....great songs back in the 80s and great songs now. The downloads are good quality and not live.
Published 18 months ago by ChristinaB
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