In a Place Like This

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]

In a Place Like This
Studio album by
Payolas
Released1981
LabelA&M
ProducerBob Rock
Payolas chronology
Introducing Payola$
(1980)		 In a Place Like This
(1981)		 No Stranger to Danger
(1982)

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."In A Place Like This"Hyde3:56
2."I'm Sorry"Rock, Hyde3:00
3."Jukebox"Rock, Hyde3:12
4."Whiskey Boy"Rock, Hyde2:15
5."Good Job"Rock, Hyde3:18
6."You Can't Walk Away"Rock, Hyde3:24
7."Too Shy To Dance"Rock, Hyde, Wilkins3:12
8."Hot Tonight"Rock, Hyde3:57
9."Female Hands"Hyde4:15
10."Comfortable"Hyde2:45
11."China Boys"Rock, Hyde3:19

Personnel
  • Paul Hyde: vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Bob Rock: guitars, vocals
  • Lawrence Wilkins: bass
  • Taylor Nelson Little: drums
  • Lee Kelsey: keyboards, vocals

References
  1. Burliuk, Greg (5 May 1987). "Rock and Hyde Making It On Their Own". Entertainment. The Kingston Whig-Standard. p. 1.
  2. Gimarc, George (1997). Post Punk Diary 1980-1982. St. Martin's Press. p. 183.
  3. Williams, Isaac (Aug 15, 1981). "Payolas in the money". Times Colonist. p. 29.
  4. Hall, Neal (Jul 27, 1981). "ZZ Top Delights the Beast". The Vancouver Sun. p. C5.
  5. "In a Place Like This Review by Mike DeGagne". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  6. Horowitz, Ben (1 Oct 1981). "In a Place Like This". Calendar. The Boston Globe. p. 1.
  7. "Payola$". Trouser Press. Retrieved 8 May 2024.


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