Hard at Play
Huey Lewis and the News · 1991
46 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · doo-wop
A vibrant blend of rock and pop showcasing upbeat melodies and Huey Lewis's signature vocals.
Why this album works
'Hard at Play' includes the hit single 'Couple Days Off,' which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart. While it did not achieve the same commercial success as its predecessors, the album marked a continued evolution in their sound and showcased their ability to adapt to the early '90s pop-rock scene.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout upbeat melodies for road trips for social gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Hard at Play' was Huey Lewis and the News's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Fore!' in 1986. At this point, the band was navigating a changing musical landscape as their popularity began to wane after dominating the charts in the mid-80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Prince· Neil Young· Bruce Springsteen· ZZ Top· Green Day· Cyndi Lauper· Bob Dylan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Build Me Up 4:29
- 2 It Hit Me Like a Hammer Standout 4:01
- 3 Attitude 4:01
- 4 He Don’t Know 4:16
- 5 Couple Days Off Standout 4:56
- 6 That’s Not Me 4:16
- 7 We Should Be Making Love 4:03
- 8 Best of Me Standout 3:59
- 9 Do You Love Me, or What? 3:47
- 10 Don’t Look Back 3:45
- 11 Time Ain’t Money 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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