Creatures of Leisure
Mental As Anything · 1983
43 min · 13 tracks · new wave
A vibrant blend of new wave and pop rock, infused with catchy hooks and playful lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove playful lyrics for sing-alongs for casual gatherings
- Context
- Released on March 1, 1983, 'Creatures of Leisure' was Mental As Anything's fourth studio album, following their successful album 'Cats & Dogs' from 1981. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the Australian music scene, showcasing a more polished sound while continuing to explore humorous and relatable themes in their songwriting.
- If you like
- new wave
Creatures of Leisure is an album by Mental As Anything, released in 1983. A vibrant blend of new wave and pop rock, infused with catchy hooks and playful lyrics. The album reached No. 12 on the Australian charts, further establishing Mental As Anything as key figures in the new wave movement. Additionally, it showcased the band's ability to mix humor with catchy pop melodies, influencing a generation of Australian rock bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Creatures of Leisure sound like?
A vibrant blend of new wave and pop rock, infused with catchy hooks and playful lyrics. Rooted in new wave.
What makes Creatures of Leisure by Mental As Anything notable?
The album reached No. 12 on the Australian charts, further establishing Mental As Anything as key figures in the new wave movement. Additionally, it showcased the band's ability to mix humor with catchy pop melodies, influencing a generation of Australian rock bands that followed. Released on March 1, 1983, 'Creatures of Leisure' was Mental As Anything's fourth studio album, following their successful album 'Cats & Dogs' from 1981. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the Australian music scene, showcasing a more polished sound while continuing to explore humorous and relatable themes in their songwriting.
Who is Creatures of Leisure for?
Creatures of Leisure works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, playful lyrics for sing-alongs and for casual gatherings.
How many songs are on Creatures of Leisure?
Creatures of Leisure has 13 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Spirit Got Lost 2:56
- 2 Float Away Standout 2:41
- 3 Brain, Brain Standout 4:35
- 4 Bitter to Swallow 3:43
- 5 Close Again 2:54
- 6 Nothing's Going Right Today 3:15
- 7 Working for the Man Standout 3:31
- 8 Fiona 3:25
- 9 Seems Alright to Me 3:29
- 10 Drinking of Her Lips 2:50
- 11 Red to Green 3:27
- 12 Let's Not Get Sentimental 4:30
- 13 Business & Pleasure 2:20
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