Audio CD review:
Colin Hay - Topanga

Colin Hay - Topanga

Band: Colin Hay Title: Topanga Rating: Release Date: 1999-02-23 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: I Haven't Seen You In A Long Time 2: Into The Cornfields 3: Waiting For Real Life To Begin 4: Can't Take This Town 5: I Think I Know 6: Against The Tide 7: I Don't Miss You Now 8: She Put The Blame On You 9: Woman's Face 10: Lost Generation 11: Road To Mandalay 12: Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh Baby

My personal favourite Colin Hay record Every song is strong, there's not a weak one in the bunch, no "filler" like most artists put on records. Why this record wasn't a big success is yet another piece in the "Why isn't Colin Hay bigger than Sting?" mystery. The lyrics are pithy, moving, smart and observant as only Colin Hay can write. "Waiting For My Real Life To Begin" was exactly where I was at when I bought this and remains for me the most meaningful. "Woman's Face" is a real man's view of female beauty. "Lost Generation" uses the title of the WW2 generation as irony for the lost "Gen Xers" who whine about being well off. "Oooh Oooh Oooo Baby" made my girlfriend cry because it was something that I had done and just made her think of me when I was away from her. That's a testament to the honest stories and genuine lyrics Colin Hay writes. Forget Sting, Colin is the best singer/songwriter around Waiting for my Real Life to Begin is a song to which everyone should listen. This album is truly amazing. With MAW or by himself. . . Colin is ever moving with his amazing voice and often poignant lyrics. LEGENDARY! He touches the depths of people's souls like no other. Colin Hay is an amazing artist whether he's playing with Men At Work or performing solo. Also, on a personal note, being that I met him one month ago on vacation with friends, he truly is a gentleman! From Puerto Rico, to Long Island to Atlantic City then to Boston! He has an incredible amount of energy and stage presence! He's one-of-a-kind! Buy this album! It's a life time investment and well worth it!XOXOX. the best ever this album is so powerful to the ears alone and pumps straight thru my heart all the songs on here are smash hits. Hay is the Best-Kept Secret in Popular Music I especially liked "I Don't Miss You Now" and "Woman's Face. You don't know me, but you can trust me when I say, this album is a great addition to your collection. " I also highly recommend his latest album "Transcendental Highway. " Hay is the one of the best singer/songwriters of his generation. Join the few who know him--buy this album! Trust me! Alex G. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. You can see a complete list of all Colin Hay discography, or go back to the Colin Hay tabs