Released 20 years ago
Farewell to the World
Crowded House · 2006
110 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic alternative rock interweaves emotional storytelling with lush instrumentation and evocative harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Dream It's Over — This track stands as a defining anthem of resilience, blending introspective lyrics with an unforgettable melody that has resonated across generations.
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Four Seasons in One Day — With its shifting tempos and contemplative lyrics, this song encapsulates the unpredictability of life and emotion, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess.
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Weather With You — A quintessential Crowded House track, it combines catchy hooks with a metaphorical exploration of love and connection, highlighting their signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a cohesive narrative arc across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong melodic hook in 'Mean to Me' and maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace through the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered harmonies that build emotional resonance, particularly in 'Fall at Your Feet' and 'Better Be Home Soon'.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of reflection
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for late-night listening
- melodic storytelling with depth
- waves of nostalgia and warmth
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marks the band's return and resurgence after a decade-long hiatus.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Farewell to the World' captures Crowded House during a resurgence following their reunion after a decade-long hiatus. This album features tracks that reflect the band's matured sound and lyrical depth, showcasing their ability to resonate with both new listeners and long-time fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Split Enz· The Bamboos· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Mean to Me 4:11
- 2 World Where You Live 3:33
- 3 When You Come 5:54
- 4 Private Universe 5:35
- 5 Four Seasons in One Day 2:54
- 6 Fall at Your Feet 3:25
- 7 Whispers and Moans 4:30
- 8 Hole in the River 6:47
- 9 Better Be Home Soon 4:43
- 10 Pineapple Head 4:04
- 11 Distant Sun 4:51
- 12 Into Temptation 4:49
- 13 Everything Is Good for You 4:09
Disc 2
- 1 Locked Out 3:49
- 2 Something So Strong 3:51
- 3 Sister Madly 4:54
- 4 Italian Plastic 3:51
- 5 Weather With You 5:22
- 6 It’s Only Natural 5:07
- 7 There Goes God 4:54
- 8 Fingers of Love 5:35
- 9 In My Command 4:26
- 10 Throw Your Arms Around Me 2:57
- 11 Don’t Dream It’s Over 6:22
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