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Rank every band/project/solo work
Here's a fun game. Let's rank every band/project done with the Finn Bros and solo work. To jog our memory here's a list of all the projects in the form of my ranking (by my count). I'm also separating Crowded House/Split Enz into two "eras". 1) Crowded House v.1 (1985-1996) 2) Finn Brothers 3) Neil Finn Solo Work 4) Tim Finn Solo Work 5) Crowded House v.2 (2007-2011/2016) 6) Split Enz v.1 (Judd Era) 7) Pajama Club 8) 7 Worlds Collide 9) Split Enz v.2 (Non Judd Era) 10) The Mullanes If I've...
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DECADE REVIEW: Favourite/Least Favourite Albums of the 2010s
As it is EXTREMELY unlikely that we'll get another album in the 2010s let's look bck on this decade of Finn-ness. Here's a list of albums and major live events beyond tours of albums. Apologies if I've left anything out. What's everyone's highlights/lowlights. 2010 Intriguer 2011 The View is Worth the Climb, Pajama Club 2013 Goin' Your Way 2014 Dizzy Heights 2015 Finns at the Zoo, Auckland Town Hall Performance 2016 Farewell to the World 2016 2017 Out of Silence 2018 Lightsleeper 2019...
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Complete List of Split Enz & Beyond Studio Releases
Below is a generated folder list of every available Enz-related studio album/EP/project I can think of. I own a physical CD copy of everything listed (with the exception of a few that are digital only), and everything in these folders are lossless FLAC files (all tagged properly, with cover art). However, I am missing the bold/italic releases. So I guess my question is, aside from the bold/italic releases, am I missing anything obvious? Also, has anyone managed to find themselves copies of...
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What's Next for Neil Finn?
With Lightsleeper having just dropped, and Neil set to tour as a member of Fleetwood Mac in the coming months, I was wondering what form everyone would like Neil's next studio album to take, or what they think is most likely. Here are some of the projects not beyond the realms of possibility: A new studio album with Fleetwood Mac To me it's 50/50 on whether this becomes a thing, or if Neil's simply in the band to fill the role of a male vocalist for a lot of the old FM songs. I guess time...
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For Sale: Crowded House and Neil Finn Fan Club CDs
Hi, I'm having a clear out and getting rid of my CDs, as I can no longer cope with too much plastic under the bed! I wondered if any fan club members wanted to make an offer for one or (preferably) all of the following fan club CDs? They're listed below with name, location, recording dates and links to the tracklistings. ******** Crowded House Acoustically Live (Various, 1994-1996 I think): https://musicbrainz.org/release/7e07eafe-6eb3-4c5c-99de-9406b8174b55 Ghost Cars (Various, 1991-1994):...
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WANTED: Split Enz Fan Club CD's
Hello everyone As the title says Im looking for fan club CD's (Sleeper, 2CD Luton tapes, I Like It Rare 1-3). Hope somebody can help me out! Thanks
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Thanks all for the interest - these are now taken, and I'm glad they'll be going to a good home!
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Cheers Spencer. Have since got myself a copy of K-Scope . Not sure I'd consider albums Neil has 'produced' as part of my canon, even if he did happen to co-write a song or two. I know Mark Hart has played with Supertramp a fair bit, even singing lead vocals on some of Roger Hodgson's songs, but has he played on any of their studio albums or sung on any studio recordings? I mean if we're including Supertramp where do we draw the line? Yeah hard to include some of Phil Judd's soundtrack work...
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Hey Stew - have you considered the two Citizen Band albums (Citizen Band 1978, and Just Drive Thru Town 1979)? I’m guessing that they aren’t there because they were never released on CD, and Rust In My Car (which is on CD) isn’t there because it’s a compilation?
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Not sure if you want to add Nigel's - Sleeper and Tim and Anna Paquin's - The Magnificent Nose. Just had a quick look back and you don't have either LLT EPs. Although I think they had live tracks on them.
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Wow, what a fantastic list! Very handy for reference! I have cd copies of Luton and Enzso 2.
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Glad someone can get something out of it! Lucky for me I only have to refer to my hard drive folders Looks like Neil & Liam's album might be the next addition to the discography.
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Thanks for this list; indeed very useful for reference. I miss Tim's Rarities, Demos, Live Performances Vol. I on your list. Not sure if you didn't list it because it self-released, but just wanted to let you know.
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Glad the list helps. The reason the album you mentioned wasn't included is because it's clearly a compilation �� Might start up another topic with all my compilations if anyone is interested though.
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Nice list! I would add Phil Manzanera's K-Scope which like Southern Cross featured Tim on lead vocals for a few tracks. Other Enzers were also involved. Mark Hart was a member of Supertramp for a few albums before and after Crowded House. Neil was featured prominently on several Dave Dobbyn albums including as producer and co-songwriter on Twist. Phil contributed music to a movie called Amy in 1997 but I don't know if the soundtrack was officially released.
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Regarding a “Finn family band,” that’s basically what he’s done for his last 4 albums, isn’t it? Pajama Club, Dizzy Heights, Out of Silence and Lightsleeper all heavily feature the Finns. I have no desire for yet another configuration. In fact this is the one thing I hope he doesn’t do again for a while. I’d love to see a “Try Whistling This” solo album situation where there are several producers and mixers involved, and musicians vary quite a bit from track to track with lots of special guests.
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I do remember hearing something about that. So Sheryl Crow was definitely asked to join? Was this essentially to perform Christine McVie's songs because Christine wasn't in the bad during that period? Would have been interesting to see what would have come of it. It's a fair point, but with Dizzy Heights and Out of Silence it was Neil making all the decisions and bringing every song and idea to the table himself. Sharon and Elroy only really served as backing musicians in the same way every...
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This sounds great. I would be up for an album like this. I would also be interested in hearing Neil do a full album-length collaboration with someone else outside his family (but not Fleetwood Mac). I loved the album with Paul Kelly, but I’m not sure if that would be the most interesting collaboration because I feel they are similar in many ways. I’m not really familiar with Jimmy Barnes, but get the impression his music is nothing like Neil’s, so that could be interesting.
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I guess Neil's is the only songwriting I care about from the Finns, so this wouldn't interest me at all. And The Sun Came Out, while a nice idea, yielded results that were fine, but not much more than that. I think the role of Neil's family is a little underestimated; I don't think Neil is dictating every single little note for Sharon and Elroy to play. They're still bringing their personality and playing style to the table, even if Neil is in charge. And so I feel even though the...
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As far as what I want , how about all of the above . But a lot of interesting possibilities. If Neil is going to be in FM, I really want to see new music from them, and see how HE influences the band, what he brings to the table, aside from a hired hand to play and sing the old hits. The Time album, while not their best, at least showed what Dave Mason, Bekka Bramlett, etc, brought to FM. Finn Brothers - YES. They bring out the best in each other, and if they have much of an album in the...
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In response to @Secret God's post, I'd be happy with any of those options. Perhaps, unlike Fleetwood Mac fans, I'm too easily pleased.
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It’s good to be Neil Finn. I suspect family, and to a certain extent, location will play a big role in Neil’s next endeavor beyond touring with FM. Maybe more LA based adventures are in the cards for Neil, to be closer to his grandchild. It’s always a surprise, isn’t it though? I feel more confident saying that guitar will be front and center for the next recording.
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I’m not particularly confident saying guitar will be more prominent next time, but I was thinking earlier today that I would definitely like to hear more guitar. I think I am in the minority here, but I’ve kind of had enough of the minor key meandering piano songs. That isn’t music I would really ever choose to listen to. I listen to it when it’s Neil, but then tend to put it away and not often return to it. I realize there’s a lot of that in Lightsleeper, but there is so much more in addition.
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I'm a complete sucker for piano songs so I adore Silence and Lightsleeper and would welcome more of the same. That being said, I will follow Neil's musical path where it shall lead. Sounds like he'll be playing guitar and not piano with Fleetwood Mac so perhaps more guitar driven songs will be down the road. If Christine leaves the band, I could see Neil taking over keyboards for her and Sheryl Crow playing rhythm guitar as I believe that's her preferred instrument. The other thing I thought...
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I’ll do that too, and I don’t believe there will ever come a day when I won’t listen to something that Neil releases. However, as I said about a year ago regarding how hard I tried to love Out of Silence, you can’t force yourself to like music you don’t like, no matter how much you want to like it. I adore Lightsleeper. I truly believe that album is going to make it into my top 5 all time Finn albums. The meandering piano is but one part of those songs and makes a great contribution to an...
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An even more unexpected left turn: Buckingham Finn (Also posted this on FB thread)
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Didn’t he just say in an interview a couple of days ago that he was planning for his next project to be more electric guitar driven, having been on the piano for a few years now? I’d say that’s reason for confidence.
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You just reminded me of one possibility I neglected to mention... A supergroup in the style of the Travelling Wilburys! Imagine what a fully-fledged band comprising of the likes of Neil Finn, Mark Seymour, Paul Kelly, Dave Dobbyn, Jimmy Barnes and Bernard Fanning could come up with. Trust Neil to make a hard left turn and end up doing something like this haha. For what it's worth I'm not a big Jimmy Barnes fan. I do love Cold Chisel , the band he was in before he went solo. If you haven't...
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Re: the Dizzy Heights songs, that album always struck me as lyrically unfinished. I adore the verses in Recluse but the chorus and bridge seem unpolished to me. Same with some other songs on that album. Flying In The Face of Love, Divebomber, White Lies, and Strangest Friends are my favorites on that album.
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In regard to Jimmy Barnes ... see below for his version of Neil's "Blue Hotel" along with Neil's version on solo piano. Wow ...
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And I know that I'm in the minority on this but I LOVE to see Neil release an album of piano/strings versions of older songs such as Possessed, Nails in My Feet, She Goes on, Sunset, etc. along with real rarities such as Blue Hotel, Guiding Star, Ray of Hope, Love Is All That Remains, etc. Here would my choices for the album ...
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Just to clarify, I was referring to the "half an album" that was supposed to be in the can after Intriguer, but then three songs found their way onto the Intriguer bonus disc. If there's anything else from those sessions would still be "out there". And YES, the tracks you listed would have made a great seventh album. I pretty much consider it Intriguer Disc 2.
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Thanks All for the linked posts on this page. This is the stuff that keeps us going in between the visits abroad.
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I quite like your description of FM band members. They’re mature and concise. I agree with you with Neil being laid back and more open to everyone’s interpretation to what they will bring but never forget Neil’s style is to over polish in some respect. Would be interesting to see how this will affect all members 😉 But more importantly letting go without mulling over a word, key or phrase change. Cannot wait for the Ellen show.
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Not in the minority at all. 👍 I have to agree with you there. But am going to throw a spin into this. I would like to see another musically led one similar to Enzso. Gosh that would be magic. Back to dreaming 😊
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My interest level of proposed future album projects for Neil: 1 - Crowded House 2 - Finn Bros. 3 - Split Enz 4 - Finn Family 5 - Neil Finn (solo) 6 - Fleetwood Mac album 7 - 7 Worlds 8 - Neil w/ Jimmy Barnes or other collaborators 9 - Neil & Liam 10 - Pajama Club 11 - Movie soundtrack Maybe it’s wishful thinking, but I’m hoping that being onstage as part of Fleetwood Mac, brandishing a guitar and playing someone else’s pop-rock masterpieces, may inspire Neil to put out something a bit...
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Why do we need to “ let Crowded House rest “ ?! (: Its the best thing Neil ever did . Its the thing I yearn from most from Neil . Light sleeper may grow on me , but I still hope for the type of songs that Neil created with the best band since the Beatles . Can people not just say what they’d like to happen most as the initial post requests rather than preach that something as brilliant as Crowded House be “ let rest “ ?!
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I'll go along with that and I'll say it: I want Crowded House more and rather than anything else. It's the best Neil sound for me. And I want guitar-driven rock/pop with Nick's bass lines and Mark' harmonies and keys and Matt's brilliant drumming. I get his need for other projects. Fleetwood Mac, the piano ballads, the meandering keyboard experiments with Liam. Still better than a lot of other music out there, and certainly interesting. Problem is, most days I don't want "interesting" music,...
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I want Neil to get back to the business of making beautiful music. Family projects are personal. Crowded House is business. And yes, I watched Godfather 1 and 2 all day yesterday.
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Yeah, while I find things to like in all his releases, those things feel fewer with every album since Time On Earth...Neil is free to drift into late career esotericism but I just want one more good Crowded House album before the guys are all 70.
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To be honest, as much as Crowded House means to me, the bottom line is whether or not I like the music. If each and every album Neil has been involved in had been crammed full of the kind of great songwriting he produced during the original CH era, I don't think we'd be having this discussion. I'm not saying his writing has got worse over the years, just that he's veered away from the style that first drew me to him. I still enjoy enough of his work to stay interested but his more recent...
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Well, I have an emotional attachment to Crowded House as well, and love nothing more than seeing them together but, as I say, I'd rather have great Neil songs without them than rubbish songs with them. It's the songs that matter.
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Ok, but tell us which rubish songs in CH catalogue are that? And which Neils "great" songs in era after Intriguer are that (except Out of Silence album in whole)? See, I can relate with those who was dissapointed how Intriguer turned out - all that americana unnesecery style, Wilco infuence, lack of energy, sounded too loud without good reason, but... Most of us here can agree that all Intriguer era (bonus 2. disc of Intriguer) was fantastic time, with lot of classic pop-rock songs in which...
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Mariola, you really shouldn’t base your argument on metacritic reviews. Music is so personal. It’s all about what it means to you . I am firmly in the camp that Neil’s recorded output since Time on Earth has not been as consistently wonderful to my ears as that which came in the 10-15 years before, but the metacritic scores don’t agree with what does and does not speak to me. Just because “professional critics” (whatever that means) rate Out of Silence over Lightsleeper doesn’t mean I am...