Wayfaring Sons cover

Wayfaring Sons

Colin Hay · 1990

38 min · 10 tracks · rock music

A reflective blend of folk-rock melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of wandering and searching.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • suitable for quiet introspection
  • for leisurely afternoons
  • inviting sing-alongs in groups

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Wayfaring Sons' was Colin Hay's second solo album, following his departure from Men at Work and the commercial success of 'Looking for Jack.' At this point, Hay was navigating his identity as a solo artist, seeking to establish his sound beyond the band's legacy while exploring personal themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Glen Phillips· David Wilcox· James Taylor

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wayfaring Sons 3:32
  • 2 Into My Life 4:21
  • 3 Storm in My Heart 3:32
  • 4 Dream On (In the Night) 4:56
  • 5 Not So Lonely 4:16
  • 6 Don’t Drink the Water 3:42
  • 7 Help Me 3:04
  • 8 Dreamtime in Glasgow 3:51
  • 9 Back in My Loving Arms 3:30
  • 10 Ya (Rest in Peace) 3:54

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