Album: Two Hearts by Men at Work (1985)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Dreamy
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Album

Description: Two Hearts is the third and the last studio album by Australian group Men at Work, released on June 3, 1985. It is currently out of print. Drummer Jerry Speiser and bassist John Rees had left the band prior to the album's production, while guitarist Ron Strykert quit the band during recording sessions. Touring behind the album saw sole remaining members Colin Hay and Greg Ham joined by guest musicians. Five singles were released to promote the album: "Everything I Need", "Man with Two Hearts", "Maria", "Hard Luck Story" and "Sail to You".

Artist Background: Men at Work were an Australian rock band which formed in 1979. Their founding mainstay was Colin Hay on lead vocals; he formed the group with Jerry Speiser on drums; and Ron Strykert on lead guitar; they were joined by Greg Ham on flute and keyboards; and then John Rees on bass guitar. This line up achieved national and international success in the early 1980s. In January 1983 they were the first Australian artists to have a simultaneous No. 1 album and No. 1 single in the United States Billb... Part of the St. Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the St. Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Dreamy, 1980s, Album, Columbia

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Two Hearts is the third and the last studio album by Australian group Men at Work, released on June 3, 1985. It is currently out of print. Drummer Jerry Speiser and bassist John Rees had left the band prior to the album's production, while guitarist Ron Strykert quit the band during recording sessions. Touring behind the album saw sole remaining members Colin Hay and Greg Ham joined by guest musicians. Five singles were released to promote the album: "Everything I Need", "Man with Two Hearts", "Maria", "Hard Luck Story" and "Sail to You".

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