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Crowded House are a New Zealand group that have existed during two eras: 1986-1996 and 2007-present; two original members were from Australia and one was from New Zealand. The group was based around the songwriting and vocal talents of New Zealand born lead singer, composer and guitarist Neil Finn.
Bursting onto the international scene in 1987 with
Don’t Dream It’s Over from the album Crowded House, the band seemed destined for greatness. However, despite eking out one more hit from the album, Something So Strong, the follow up Temple of Low Men failed to repeat its commercial success, despite critical acclaim. Radio had a hard time categorizing them, but within the industry they quickly gained a stellar reputation as “musicians’ musicians”, and outside the industry as one of the best live acts, featuring mixed setlists and improvisations. A set of three shows at one venue would often feature less than half the the songs being played more than once.
It wasn’t until 1991’s Woodface that the band hit international success again, specifically with the jointly written Finn Brothers trackWeather With You.
In fact, the album that emerged wasn’t the one originally proposed. Neil had been working on a side project with his brother Tim Finn, a solo artist in his own right and former Split Enz frontman (in fact, several members had a history in Split Enz - Tim formed the band and Neil was responsible for their biggest hitI Got You, while Paul Hester was the drummer during their final days).
Bursting onto the international scene in 1987 with
Don’t Dream It’s Over from the album Crowded House, the band seemed destined for greatness. However, despite eking out one more hit from the album, Something So Strong, the follow up Temple of Low Men failed to repeat its commercial success, despite critical acclaim. Radio had a hard time categorizing them, but within the industry they quickly gained a stellar reputation as “musicians’ musicians”, and outside the industry as one of the best live acts, featuring mixed setlists and improvisations. A set of three shows at one venue would often feature less than half the the songs being played more than once.It wasn’t until 1991’s Woodface that the band hit international success again, specifically with the jointly written Finn Brothers track
Weather With You.In fact, the album that emerged wasn’t the one originally proposed. Neil had been working on a side project with his brother Tim Finn, a solo artist in his own right and former Split Enz frontman (in fact, several members had a history in Split Enz - Tim formed the band and Neil was responsible for their biggest hit
I Got You, while Paul Hester was the drummer during their final days).
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Fall at Your Feet
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Four Seasons In One Day
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Better Be Home Soon
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Something So Strong
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Into Temptation
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Distant Sun
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It's Only Natural
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World Where You Live
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Private Universe
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Locked Out
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Pineapple Head
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Mean to Me
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When You Come
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Shoutbox
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HeinJr wrote:
Yes! They hang out with Wilco and Radiohead!
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Omby wrote:
Absolutely Brilliant!!! Most underrated and overlooked band ever!!!
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Harrishun wrote:
Chocolate Cake and Weather With You are their best songs in my opinion.
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arrell wrote:
Hmm, their debut album is ridiculously strong. Have heard their songs on the radio for years now, but never knew they were on the same record.
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wiwona wrote:
don't dream it's over, lovely :)
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Antonionii wrote:
Sincerely underated in America,from what I have heard, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that Finn is one of the best pop music composer of the last 30 years. I'm beginning to get into their music. Split Enz seems also interesting in their own way. Any suggestions in regards to albums of both bands ?
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CraggyThriller wrote:
I keep coming back to it!
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manxmaid wrote:
Their music really stands the test of time. Tell me all the things you would change, I don't pretend to know what you want
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DJNikki wrote:
fall in love with Four Seasons In One Day~
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richie39 wrote:
Saw them life in The Netherlands in the year 88 or 87 i'm not sure but what i do remember is that they were great
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ServalCat wrote:
New Zealanders...seeing as they're pretty much the only good band to ever come out of our country ;)
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Cacophonaut wrote:
Who gives a flying fuck where they come from?
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Adam_Sandler wrote:
Good 80's band.
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Covetlover wrote:
can't they be both?
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supersorina wrote:
I don't care if they are Aussies...or Kiwi....they are good...
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ServalCat wrote:
Psshaw. They're a New Zealand band and you know it. Bloody Aussies trying to steal all our music.
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holodocdr wrote:
CH is recognized as an Australian band.
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zedwallader wrote:
well there was an aussie in CH.
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cleareyed_liar wrote:
lol at the australian tag
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cremisto wrote:
sono super fantastici
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