In a Place Like This is the first LP by the 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]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
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 |
Personnel
- Paul Hyde: vocals, rhythm guitar
- Bob Rock: guitars, vocals
- Lawrence Wilkins: bass
- Taylor Nelson Little: drums
- Lee Kelsey: keyboards, vocals
References
- ^ Burliuk, Greg (5 May 1987). "Rock and Hyde Making It On Their Own". Entertainment. The Kingston Whig-Standard. p. 1.
- ^ Gimarc, George (1997). Post Punk Diary 1980-1982. St. Martin's Press. p. 183.
- ^ Williams, Isaac (Aug 15, 1981). "Payolas in the money". Times Colonist. p. 29.
- ^ Hall, Neal (Jul 27, 1981). "ZZ Top Delights the Beast". The Vancouver Sun. p. C5.
- ^ "In a Place Like This Review by Mike DeGagne". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Horowitz, Ben (1 Oct 1981). "In a Place Like This". Calendar. The Boston Globe. p. 1.
- ^ "Payola$". Trouser Press. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
External links
- In a Place Like This at Discogs (list of releases)
