Essential as Anything
Mental As Anything · 2009
77 min · 24 tracks · new wave
A vibrant collection of catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms reflecting the playful spirit of Australian new wave.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-along moments
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- short tracks for quick bursts
- wave-like pacing keeps interest
- catchy melodies for happy moods
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek deep introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Essential as Anything' marked a significant point for Mental As Anything, showcasing their enduring appeal more than three decades after their debut. At this stage, the band had transitioned to a legacy act, revisiting their classic sound while introducing newer tracks that resonated with both nostalgic fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Squeeze· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Nips Are Getting Bigger 3:20
- 2 Egypt 3:27
- 3 Come Around 3:03
- 4 (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet 2:13
- 5 If You Leave Me Can I Come Too? 2:54
- 6 Too Many Times 2:38
- 7 Berserk Warriors 3:25
- 8 Let's Cook 2:30
- 9 I Didn't Mean to Be Mean 3:13
- 10 Close Again 2:54
- 11 Spirit Got Lost 2:57
- 12 Brain Brain 4:26
- 13 Working for the Man 3:22
- 14 Apocalypso 3:38
- 15 You're So Strong 3:26
- 16 Live It Up 3:47
- 17 Date With Destiny 2:59
- 18 Concrete and Clay 2:44
- 19 Let's Go to Paradise 3:10
- 20 He's Just No Good for You 3:25
- 21 Rock 'n' Roll Music 3:00
- 22 The World Seems Difficult 3:51
- 23 Mr. Natural 3:58
- 24 Nigel 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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