Split Enz were to New Zealand what the Beatles were to the UK, and like the fabs their legacy is impressive: an
endlessly entertaining back-catalogue and some
inspiring solo and band offshoots. One of these,
Crowded House, captured more of the world's attention, but few in New Zealand would question the priority of the Enz. Which must be why, in 2007, Radio New Zealand made an
eight-hour documentary series split over ten podcasts about their fascinating journey from art-folk-classical-prog to New Wave pop mastery:
Enzology is essential listening for any Split Enz fan, featuring "excerpts from all the hits and numerous album tracks, plus previously unreleased demos, live recordings and studio out-takes gathered from the band members' personal archives and elsewhere".
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posted by rory
on Apr 28, 2011 -
63 comments
A band of the 80's and 90's, that you've very probably listened to, is touring again. If you listened to the radio in 1986, you heard
this. In 1991, you probably heard
this. If you are a superfan, you've probably got a copy of their
live farewell show in Sydney, 1996. If you're a zealot, you probably watched them
live on the Jimmy Fallon Show last night. In my humble opinion, one of the most underrated composers and underrated bands around, still.
posted by legweak
on Jul 21, 2010 -
100 comments
Ryan Strathfield has uploaded hundreds of rock and pop songs from Australia and New Zealand to YouTube, organized by year (full list inside). Here are some favorites, Marcia Hines'
Eleanor Rigby, The Boys Next Door's
Shivers, The Falling Joys'
You're in a Mess, Split Enz'
I See Red and Warumpi Band's
Blackfella Whitefella. Strathfield focuses on the period 1974-89 but it extends back into the 60s and forward into the 90s.
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posted by Kattullus
on Dec 31, 2009 -
22 comments
