What Are You Listening To?

[Music Head]

from my library (cd)



A gift from a mate. A new found appreciation for these Finn brothers, having had only one Split Enz album, True
Colours. This compilation, first released in 1987 (mine is a re-issue) covers material from 8 of their 9 albums
(76-84), with the first missing. Seven of those albums went top 10 in New Zealand. While maybe not achieving
worlwide success, the Finn boys were at least recognized for their talents, both with this band and Crowded House.
Didn't know of the Phil Manzanera association with these guys. That's why I enjoy doing these reviews. I always
learn something new. He helped them get a major label deal and produced their second album. Achieving success in
their homeland and Australia led to a US tour with Tom Petty. Although the group would never make it in the states,
their albums did see some chart action here, even more than in the UK. Still well known at home, the boys have paid
their dues. This album serves as a good collection of their material for those unaware, like me.

I LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - Pioneer

Best Track - Dirty Creature

Dirty Creature come my way from the bottom of a big black lake
Shuffles up to my window making sure I'm awake
S'probably gonna pick my brain
Got me in a vice-like grip
He said one slip, your dead. Ha.

Dirty Creature of habit, Little horror here to stay
Anyone in his right mind would tell it to go away
But the river of dread runs deep, full of unspeakable things
The creature don't mess around
I don't wanna mess with him

I don't wanna sail, I don't wanna sail
I don't wanna, I don't wanna sail tonight
Dirty Creature's got me at a disadvantage from the inside.

Tentacles on the brain keep me from falling asleep
I'm rooted to the spot, The beast don't know when to stop
Sneaking up from behind, Binds and gags my wits
Dirty Creature got my head exactly where he wants it

I don't wanna sail, I don't wanna sail,
I don't wanna, I don't wanna sail tonight,
Taniwha is waiting for me just below the surface so bright
(Yeah-eah-eah-eah)
Even as we speak the Dirty Creature springs a nasty surprise.

Dirty Creature knows my type found it in a magazine
He's seen the look of fear before splattered all over the screen
The animal magnet thug draws me out of myself
I need a dragon-slayer who can save me from myself

I don't wanna sail, I don't wanna sail,
I don't wanna set sail for the middle of nowhere tonight
Dirty Creature's got me at a disadvantage from the inside
(Yeah-eah-eah-eah-eah)
I don't wanna sail upon the waters of invention tonight

1) History Never Repeats **
video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzuJXqgsiSM
2) Dirty Creature ***
live - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SEe41MZu5A
3) I See Red **
live - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wCbB0uMlkA
4) My Mistake **
live - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I9Nmkx4-iM
5) I Walk Away **
live - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cvZOGzfqWU
6) I Got You ***
video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmQlBfxh4Us
7) Shark Attack **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl2dslwQ29w
8) One Step Ahead **
video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NduGJ0F5sdI
9) Pioneer *
10) Six Months In A Leaky Boat **
video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeKdUeb1InI
11) Poor Boy **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9pIdHwOf2c
12) I Hope I Never ***
live - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH8YDL1HGrE
13) Message To My Girl ***
video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUC_jE78FNE
14) Strait Old Line **
video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5wcVpj14l0
15) Late Last Night *
video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24pkWfrVsbw
16) Give It A Whirl *
live - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S26-UZbxPqM
17) Charlie **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAdanOoO2Zg

3's - 4
2's - 10
1's - 3

Grade - 2.1

so many albums, so little time