Review Summary: Can't you hear the thunder?
I first heard
Down Under roughly 10 years ago when I was 12. I didn't think much of the song at the time, it was catchy but it didn't really mean anything to me at the time. I had to go to the United States, Florida to be precise to visit family there. A stayed at a hotel and when the Woman behind the counter asked me where I was from, knee jerk reaction, I hesitated and said "I come from a land down under". She laughed, not a belly side aching laugh, but a subtle "haha" not mocking me, at all, it was a genuine laughter. I didn't realize what I said until I got back to my room. I decided to listen to that song again and it all became clear. I wish I could go back and just talk to her, she was beautiful and appeared to be a few years older than me. All I remember from that fiasco was her name plate on her desk, in gold lettering: Stacey. Drop dead gorgeous and probably taken. I'm 22 now and I wish I could take that moment back and strike a conversation, but I was extremely shy. Not anymore. I would tell her exactly what I meant when I said that and hopefully listen to that song with her to at least explain why I said what I said when I said it. That song, as of now, will always remind me of her and that moment.
Okay let's talk about the album now. This album was released long before I was born but I can relate to the mechanics and time spent on this recording that they have put together for fun. They tried too! The lyrics on
Down Under are simple. Meet anyone from anywhere and they are kind. This is a joyful song and teaches moral which everyone should be taught if you ask me. There are some takes on the official video that are sort of rushed it seemed, but overall it's not that bad, especially for a B Side. This is a very unique sound and when you hear any song from this album you know right away it is
Men At Work.
I had
Who Can It Be Now as a ringtone a few years ago when I was a manwhore, no regrets. Great song and it doesn't remind me of anyone. (Execpt Rosanna). Toto review inc...
Let's talk a little about Greg Ham. Who, you ask? This dude was a beast on multiple intruments and perfected it. Saxophone, Flute, Vocals and even Keyboards. It's crazy to think some of these songs were B sides, the band had potential at this point but unfortunately this album is the only thing memorable in their career. One hit wonder? Maybe...but this album has more to offer than just
Down Under and
Who Can It Be Now. To leave this review short, listen to the album in its entirety and make a call. It's not that great but it's worth a listen for sure. I say this because I do come from a land down under. Aussie in the house!
Note: I'm not 6'4" but close.
