Get Wet
Mental As Anything · 1979
36 min · 14 tracks · new wave
Bright pop melodies intertwine with quirky lyrics and a distinctively Australian new wave flair.
Why this album works
- Best for
- quirky lyrics with playful energy steady pacing for lighthearted vibes for casual gatherings
- Context
- Released on November 1, 1979, 'Get Wet' was Mental As Anything's debut album, marking their entry into the Australian music scene. The band had formed just a year earlier, riding the wave of the burgeoning new wave movement that characterized late '70s pop music.
- If you like
- new wave
Get Wet is an album by Mental As Anything, released in 1979. Bright pop melodies intertwine with quirky lyrics and a distinctively Australian new wave flair. 'Get Wet' facilitated Mental As Anything's rise in Australia, especially with the hit single "The Nips Are Getting Bigger," which reached number 3 on the Australian charts. The album helped define the sound of Australian new wave and contributed to the band's enduring popularity throughout the 1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Get Wet sound like?
Bright pop melodies intertwine with quirky lyrics and a distinctively Australian new wave flair. Rooted in new wave.
What makes Get Wet by Mental As Anything notable?
'Get Wet' facilitated Mental As Anything's rise in Australia, especially with the hit single "The Nips Are Getting Bigger," which reached number 3 on the Australian charts. The album helped define the sound of Australian new wave and contributed to the band's enduring popularity throughout the 1980s. Released on November 1, 1979, 'Get Wet' was Mental As Anything's debut album, marking their entry into the Australian music scene. The band had formed just a year earlier, riding the wave of the burgeoning new wave movement that characterized late '70s pop music.
Who is Get Wet for?
Get Wet works well if you're into quirky lyrics with playful energy, steady pacing for lighthearted vibes and for casual gatherings.
How many songs are on Get Wet?
Get Wet has 14 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Nips Are Getting Bigger Standout 3:20
- 2 Spanish Gardener Standout 2:38
- 3 Business & Pleasure Standout 2:16
- 4 Sheilah 2:51
- 5 Possible Theme for a Future TV Drama Series 2:18
- 6 Talk to Baby Jesus 2:26
- 7 Egypt 2:46
- 8 Another Man's (Sitting in My Kitchen) 2:24
- 9 Can I Come Home? 2:12
- 10 Fringe Benefits 3:02
- 11 Insurance Man 3:05
- 12 Empty Hearts/Open Wounds 2:35
- 13 Love Is Not a Gift 2:20
- 14 Wolf at Your Door 2:33
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