| Looking for Jack | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | January 1987 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 47:19 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Robin Millar | |||
| Colin Hay chronology | ||||
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Looking for Jack is the debut solo album by Men at Work lead singer Colin Hay (under his full name), released in January 1987.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
In their retrospective review, Allmusic criticised the album's "big drum sound and big rock arrangements", which they said "threaten at times to overshadow Hay's songwriting and singing." However, they praised the title track and "Circles Erratica" as highlights of Hay's career. [1]
All songs written by Colin Hay, except where noted.
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian (Kent Music Report) | 58 [2] |
| US (Billboard 200) | 126 |
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