Music : Transcendental Highway
Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0632197002927
Label: Fma Records
Manufacturer: Fma Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Fma Records
Release Date: October 27, 1998
Sales Rank: 248609
Studio: Fma Records
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Album Description:
If you had traveled the roads Colin Hay has over the last two decades, having number one records all over the world, winning a Grammy, as well as being entered into the Australian Music Hall of Fame, you could try to understand how he can say in this his wonderful new solo album Transcendental Highway "you don't have to follow the white lines anymore, you can rise up... ...you're going far beyond, way beyond your expectations." Colin Hay has arrived again!
Average Rating: 
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First things first, Colin Hay is an EXTREMELY talented perfomer. Men at Work was a 1980's pop band - like it or not (I loved them too) - and I am firmly convinced Mr. Hay would have made it on his own merit if there had never been a band called Men at Work. This CD will make you say, 'Gee, we grew up'.
That being said, this CD is even better than Going Somewhere. Mr. Hay's starting tracks are a little odd, Going Somewhere starting with an almost whimsical "Beautiful World" and this one with "Transcendental Highway", a 'speaking song', where he melodically speaks the lyrics. There is nothing to compare it to but if it has not been used in advertising yet, it soon will be. They may be odd, but they are great. The other tracks are more along the lines of the really good 'alternative' music, but - again - it is difficult to find a comparison. Somewhere between James Taylor and Don Henley?
As the previous reviewer said, this CD is definitely worth the money!
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I got this one a few months ago (July 2000) and it has stayed firmly in my CD rotation. Opening with the title track, Colin Hay winds his way through this wonderful collection of songs. The first five alone are worth the price of this CD.
A nod and a smile to the man with the lazy eye.
Rating:  -
I don't dislike this cd. But, all things considered, Men At Work were a great band and this offering by anyone else other than the leader of that great band would get no notice at all. The sound is right out of the 80's which is not bad in itself, and, Colin Hay has a good voice and good songwriting skills, but, it doesn't amount to much as a whole. There is nothing fresh and exciting in what I would call artistic creativity. This is probably why he hasn't had any critical acclaim as a solo act. Sorry, Colin, you were great with MAW. Better to concentrate on your acting career. There are probably more challenges in that direction for you rather than rehashing your personal life in songs.
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After the first listen I was truly captivated by this wonderful cd. rarely these days do you find yourself immersed in new music by anyone. This wonderful cd is, however, the exception to the rule. Simply not a weak track on the album . the best ive heard in years!
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Perhaps the greatest break-up album of all-time, "Transcendental Highway" transcends (sorry) the maudlin and goes straight for the heart. If you are a man who was ever dumped or lost love, this album takes off the brave face and looks in the mirror of anger, anguish and triumph over the feelings of loss. Hay's voice is mature and is music is muscular--but not overladen with testosterone. BUY THIS ALBUM. You will not regret it.
Alex G. Oklahoma City, OK
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