The debut album from Men at Work, "Business as Usual," became a surprise global smash, topping charts in multiple countries with its quirky, upbeat take on new wave and synth-pop.
- The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in the US and stayed there for 15 consecutive weeks.
- The lead single "Who Can It Be Now?" became a major international hit, earning the band a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
- Despite its success, "Business as Usual" was initially met with mixed reviews from critics, some of whom found its style derivative.
Men at Work is an Australian rock band formed in 1979, known for their blend of new wave and synth-pop with distinctive lyrical themes. At the time of "Business as Usual," they were transitioning from a successful club act to international stars, propelled by the album's unexpected success.
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