Why this album works
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.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs nostalgic reflections on relationships catchy hooks for road trips
- 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
- Alice Cooper· Crush 40· Holograf
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That Day Is Gonna Come Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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