"I Can See It in Your Eyes" from Men At Work's 1981 debut album Business As Usual features an electric guitar solo from vocalist and guitarist Colin Hay. The track, written by Hay, moves at a brisk 175 BPM in A major with a driving rock feel. The guitar solo provides a raw, energetic contrast to the more polished saxophone-driven textures that characterize much of the album. Business As Usual was produced by Peter McIan and recorded at Richmond Recorders in Melbourne, Australia. The album's production balanced the band's live energy with studio polish, capturing the tight sound of a group that had honed their repertoire through extensive club performances. Men At Work emerged from Melbourne's vibrant pub rock scene, and tracks like this one retain the urgency and directness of their live shows. The album's massive worldwide success, propelled by the singles "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under," made Men At Work the first Australian act to simultaneously hold the number one album and single positions on the American charts. Hay's guitar work throughout the album, while often overshadowed by Greg Ham's saxophone and keyboard contributions, is an essential component of the band's sound, providing rhythmic drive and occasional melodic statements that anchor the arrangements.
