What makes It's a Business Doing Pleasure by Helix notable?

The album features the hit single 'That Day Is Gonna Come,' which received significant radio play and contributed to Helix's enduring popularity in Canada. Although it did not achieve major international success, its blend of hard rock and pop sensibilities resonated with fans and showcased the band's adaptability during a challenging era for traditional rock music. Released in 1993, 'It's a Business Doing Pleasure' was Helix's sixth studio album, following the band's commercial peak with 'No Rest for the Wicked' in 1983. At this point in their career, they were attempting to maintain relevance in a rapidly changing rock landscape dominated by grunge and alternative sounds.

Who is It's a Business Doing Pleasure for?

It's a Business Doing Pleasure works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, nostalgic reflections on relationships and catchy hooks for road trips.

How many songs are on It's a Business Doing Pleasure?

It's a Business Doing Pleasure has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

It's a Business Doing Pleasure

Helix · 1993

41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A hard-hitting mix of melodic rock and catchy hooks, embodying the essence of early '90s Canadian rock.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
nostalgic reflections on relationships
catchy hooks for road trips
feel-good vibes with friends

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of instant gratification
prefer experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1993, 'It's a Business Doing Pleasure' was Helix's sixth studio album, following the band's commercial peak with 'No Rest for the Wicked' in 1983. At this point in their career, they were attempting to maintain relevance in a rapidly changing rock landscape dominated by grunge and alternative sounds.
Stylistic neighbors: Kix· Ratt· Twisted Sister

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 That Day Is Gonna Come 5:17
2 Tug-O-War 3:41
3 Wrong Side Of Bed 4:15
4 Can't Even Afford to Die 4:05
5 Misery Loves Company 3:53
6 Look Me Straight In the Heart 4:08
7 Trust the Feeling 5:09
8 Love Is a Crazy Game 4:20
9 Sleepin' in the Doghouse Again 3:30
10 Mad Mad World 3:24

What to play next

Listen next

Half Alive

1998

Go back to

The Early Years

1991

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