In a Place Like This
1981 studio album by Payolas
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In a Place Like This is the debut album by Canadian rock band Payolas, released in 1981.[1][2] It was produced by Bob Rock.[3] The band supported the album with a Canadian tour that included shows with ZZ Top.[4]
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | January–February 1981 | |||
| Studio | Le Studio, Little Mountain Sound Company | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Producer | Bob Rock | |||
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Critical reception
The Boston Globe wrote: "Payolas are a solid, competent band whose hard-driving punkish pop and socially conscious lyrics recall music made three years ago by the Clash and the Boomtown Rats. Although they make a valiant attempt at becoming another major new wave voice, Payolas fall a bit short, mainly because they aren't quite as good as either of the bands they sound like."[6] Trouser Press opined that the album "is political (but not preachy), offering sophisticated punk with reggae seasoning, which makes it again reminiscent of the Clash without being derivative."[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In A Place Like This" | Hyde | 3:56 |
| 2. | "I'm Sorry" | Rock, Hyde | 3:00 |
| 3. | "Jukebox" | Rock, Hyde | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Whiskey Boy" | Rock, Hyde | 2:15 |
| 5. | "Good Job" | Rock, Hyde | 3:18 |
| 6. | "You Can't Walk Away" | Rock, Hyde | 3:24 |
| 7. | "Too Shy To Dance" | Rock, Hyde, Wilkins | 3:12 |
| 8. | "Hot Tonight" | Rock, Hyde | 3:57 |
| 9. | "Female Hands" | Hyde | 4:15 |
| 10. | "Comfortable" | Hyde | 2:45 |
| 11. | "China Boys" | Rock, Hyde | 3:19 |
