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Apr 29, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 29 1983 – Men at Work Released Cargo.

On this day April 29 1983, Men at Work released their second studio album Cargo. Riding the wave of success from their debut album Business as Usual, the Australian band delivered another set of catchy pop rock tracks filled with witty lyrics and infectious hooks.

Cargo reached number 3 on the Billboard 200 and topped the charts in Australia. The album produced several hit singles including Overkill and It’s a Mistake which helped maintain their popularity across the United States and...

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