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Post by lahaine on Jul 30, 2014 14:35:38 GMT -5
If a band that deserves more praise then they do get today, it's this 4 piece band from New Zealand. With their power pop, thanks to the awesome songwriting of band leader Neil Finn. I always loved Together Alone and WoodFace, I think Woodface was the biggest selling album in the UK back in 1991 or 92 I believe. Together Alone didn't do as well but it's a great album. Their First two albums Self titled debut (which was their biggest seller in the U.S.A, thanks to Don't Dream It's over) and Temple of Low Men which is really underrated. Here are a few of my favourite tracks from the band
I haven't listened to any of their newer stuff since reuniting like Time on Earth and Intriguer. By the way their greatest Hits Recurring Dreams is one of the best to delve into this great band. |
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Post by Fishtank on Jul 30, 2014 14:42:22 GMT -5
Always Take The Weather With You is a timeless classic. Top band.
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Post by mimmihopps on Jul 31, 2014 1:42:07 GMT -5
Neil Finn is genius and his son Liam is a multuple musician too.
Their timeless classic "Don't Dream It's Over" is one of Noel Gallagher's favourite songs.
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Post by lahaine on Jul 31, 2014 6:07:12 GMT -5
Neil Finn is genius and his son Liam is a multuple musician too. Their timeless classic "Don't Dream It's Over" is one of Noel Gallagher's favourite songs. I think many are put off by the cheesy album covers and videos but damn those songs are brilliant. I saw them live a few years ago and my dad saw them back in 92, we both agree they are one of the best live bands we ever seen. Neil is a great frontman, he's full of chat and is a funny guy. Paul Hester is sadly missed, his backing vocals and drumming were brilliant. Another great album they released was Afterglow, a album of unreleased and b-sides collection. That's a underrated album too. I loved Liam Finn's I'll be Lighting, his debut. He's got his dad's ear for melody. |
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Post by mimmihopps on Jul 31, 2014 6:21:16 GMT -5
lahaine, I've seen Liam Finn in 2008. He was supporting The Black Keys when they weren't very known. I was impressed about Liam, playing on his own, but it wasn't just a "one man show".
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Post by Elie De Beaufour 🐴 on Jul 31, 2014 9:24:18 GMT -5
Almost the same band, Split Enz:
*Side note: This may have been the forerunner to CH
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Post by yeayeayeah on Aug 5, 2014 21:33:50 GMT -5
All three Neil Finn solo albums are brilliant too. One Nil (his second solo album) is one of my favourite albums of all time. I am seeing him next month and saw Split Enz reunion gig in 06. He is incredibly underrated outside of New Zealand but here they are considered musical royalty. I was born and brought up in the UK, so I'm not biased either  Probably my fave Crowded House song. A split Enz song that Neil's brother wrote, an absolutely amazing song. From the 2nd Finn brothers album, just wait for Neils chorus. I couldn't find the album version. And the New Zealand national anthem |
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Post by jakob61907 on Nov 27, 2016 11:39:33 GMT -5
They reunited for 20 year anniversary of their Sydney Opera House gig. My god what a band!
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Post by mimmihopps on Nov 27, 2016 13:17:59 GMT -5
I really loved his session he's done with Lisa Germano for Morning Becomes Eclectic 10 years ago.
"Fall At Your Feet" with Lisa on piano and backing vocal was brilliant.
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Post by andybellwillring on Nov 27, 2016 16:59:34 GMT -5
They reunited for 20 year anniversary of their Sydney Opera House gig. My god what a band! They livestreamed the whole gig on their facebook page this morning. Incredible performance. |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Sept 6, 2022 10:09:06 GMT -5
It's a shame that the Together Alone album suffers a bit from CD-era bloat, especially as it had to follow up Woodface which was such a masterwork (for the most part).
I wish they'd been a bit tougher with themselves when it came to editing the tracklist down, and got it down around 40 minutes.
I think this works well: 1. Kare Kare 2. In My Command 3. Nails in My Feet 4. Locked Out 5. Private Universe
6. Pineapple Head 7. Fingers of Love
8. Walking on the Spot 9. Distant Sun 10. Catherine Wheels 11. Together Alone
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Post by The-Ghost-Dancer on Sept 6, 2022 10:29:42 GMT -5
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Post by tiger40 on Sept 6, 2022 12:44:34 GMT -5
I love Crowded House they're a top band.
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Post by smash on Sept 8, 2022 4:30:53 GMT -5
Together Alone is easily in my top five albums. Love it all.
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