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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky lyrics with playful energy
- steady pacing for lighthearted vibes
- for casual gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek deep emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- 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 Spanish Gardener 2:38
- 3 Business & Pleasure 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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