In a Place Like This

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1981 studio album by Payolas

In a Place Like This

Studio album by

Payolas

Released| 1981
Recorded| January–February 1981
Studio| Le Studio, Little Mountain Sound Company
Label| A&M
Producer| Bob Rock
Payolas chronology
| Introducing Payola$
(1980)  | In a Place Like This
(1981)  | No Stranger to Danger
(1982)

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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

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Professional ratingsReview 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

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No.| Title| Writer(s)| Length

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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

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

## References

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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.

## External links

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* In a Place Like This at Discogs (list of releases)

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