Men Without Hats – Rhythm Of Youth (used)

Men Without Hats – Rhythm Of Youth

• About the album: This is the debut studio album by Canadian new wave and synth-pop band Men Without Hats, known for the hit single "The Safety Dance". The album is described as a collection of catchy and appealing synth-pop songs.
• Release Information:
  • It was released in April 1982 by Statik Records in Europe and Canada.
  • It was released in 1983 by Backstreet Records in the US.
  • The album was recorded at Listen Audio in Montreal, Quebec.
• Genre: Synth-pop, new wave.
• Tracklist: The album includes songs such as "The Safety Dance," "Living in China," "I Got the Message," and "Ban the Game".
• Commercial Performance:
  • The album achieved platinum status in Canada for sales of 100,000 units.
  • It reached number 13 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
• Critical Reception:
  • AllMusic notes that the album features catchy, appealing synth-pop, although the material is "wildly inconsistent".
  • Some reviews call it an "eccentric New Wave masterpiece," praising its upbeat nature and lyrical defiance.
  • Other reviews find the album enjoyable but less impressive than other synth-pop classics.
  • Customer reviews praise the sound quality and songwriting, describing it as a classic.